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Holy oil for King’s coronation consecrated in Jerusalem
The sacred oil which will be used to anoint King Charles at his coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem, reflecting the British monarch’s links to the Holy Land, Buckingham Palace …
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Pallaconian Brotherhood to host lecture on return of Parthenon Marbles by Emanuel J Comino
On the evening of 29 March at 7pm the Pallaconian Brotherhood of Melbourne and Victoria “Leonidas” will host a public lecture by Mr Emanuel J Comino, on the topic of …
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Former beachfront rental of tennis star Mark Philippoussis goes to market for more than $3.5 million
A beautifully appointed Surf Coast home rented for the last two years by tennis champ Mark “Scud” Philippoussis has gone on the market, with an asking price between $3.4 and …
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Anger boils in Greece: Protesters, police clash at Athens train crash vigil
Thousands of Greek students staged sit-ins and demonstrated in Athens and other cities on Friday to demand justice for the victims of the country’s worst train tragedy. In the capital, …
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Close calls that preceded Greece’s worst train tragedy
Greece’s intercity trains went under private management in 2017, when the Italian public company Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane (FS) acquired the network — but state company OSE owns the tracks. …
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The Greek who housed over 6,000 families in Melbourne, has passed away
The “patriarch” of Laconia, Sotirios Mihelakos, proprietor of the Brunswick area’s legendary real estate agency Sam Mihelakos & Co Real Estate, has passed away. Sotiris, known as Sam to friends …
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“God rest his soul”: Much loved priest Fr George Athanasiadis passes away
The passing of well-known priest George Athanasiadis, who served in various churches across Melbourne as well as in other states, has been the cause of immense sadness for the faithful …
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Best of both worlds: Greek Language and Culture classes begin at Malvern City FC
After much anticipation, the Language and Culture classes envisioned by the GCM to supplement athletic development with education began at Malvern City FC on Thursday. The pioneering program aims to …
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Antetokounmpo invests in MLS’s Nashville team
Two-times NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has become a minority investor in Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC. Greece-born Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo has made the investment together with his …
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Oakleigh Community gala tickets sell out in record time
A gala ball to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh and District, as well as the 40th anniversary of Oakleigh Grammar, has sold out in …