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More deaths, chaos as new quakes shake Turkey and Syria
Several people are dead and hundreds more injured as new earthquakes shake Turkey and Syria, while the region responds to the devastation wrought by quakes two weeks ago that killed tens of …
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Greek diaspora shows increased interest ahead of national elections
Even though the volume of applications by Greek expatriates who qualify to vote for the first time from their place of residence is not impressive, over the past week there …
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National HACCI delegation welcomes the new Consul General and Trade Commissioner in Sydney
This week representatives of the Hellenic Australian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) including the Board Chairs and Presidents of HACCI Victoria, NT, SA, WA and NSW met with Consul …
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A show of strong unity between the Archdiocese and the GOC of NSW at Darling Harbour
Among the many highlights of the Greek Festival of Sydney last weekend at Darling Harbour was the display of a harmonious atmosphere between the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and …
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Turkey winds down quake rescue as Blinken pledges fresh US aid
Turkey on Sunday said rescue efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake had ended in all but two provinces as visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $100 million in …
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Greek Festival of Sydney returns with a bang as a prosperous future lies in store
The Greek Festival of Sydney was a rousing success as it settled once again in Darling Harbour and, after a tumultuous past few years, its future looks better than ever …
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$140,000 pledge for Sydney’s Greek Summer Festival
Over 80,000 people attended this year’s St Basil’s NSW & ACT Greek Summer Festival, a turnout that did not go unnoticed by the Coalition state government when announcing a funding …
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King Charles requests Greek Orthodox music for his coronation
Greek Orthodox music will feature among the twelve newly commissioned pieces of music set to play at the coronation of Britain’s King Charles at Westminster Abbey. Six orchestral commissions, five …
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NSW Liberal MP Peter Poulos given six-month suspension from party over Penthouse photo saga
After a new allegation of “unacceptable intimidation” against Peter Poulos emerged this week, the Liberal Party announced on Saturday afternoon its decision to suspend the MP for six months over …
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AAIA’s new Director keen to extend focus on “experiences of Australia’s Greek community today”
The University of Sydney’s Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens (AAIA) will be welcoming its new Director, experienced field archaeologist and scholar Professor Tamar Hodos, in the second half of 2023. …