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Alexander’s first triumph: Turkish scholars rediscover the lost battlefield of the Granicus
For more than two millennia, the exact ground on which Alexander the Great first tested his destiny remained unknown. The Battle of the Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., was the …
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PHAROS Alliance: Global push for Greek language gains momentum after high-profile Greece visit
The PHAROS Alliance has reported a major step-up in international recognition for its research-led work to sustain Modern Greek in the diaspora, following a packed program in Greece by its …
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Greek neighbourhoods among Australia’s top retirement destinations
Several suburbs with strong Greek ties have been named among the best places to retire in Australia, according to a new report by Citro, supported by AMP. In the national …
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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza flotilla; Greek boat among those stopped
The Israeli navy has intercepted a flotilla of vessels attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, sparking international condemnation. According to organisers of the Global …
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St Andrew’s Theological College marks 40 years in Sydney with milestone celebration
At a gala dinner concluding the 2nd Pan-Australian Clergy Synaxis, Archbishop Makarios hailed the College as “the heart of our Church’s future”, announcing new facilities and programs including Greek-language undergraduate …
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The things keeping Brisbane’s Olympics boss up at night
Anxieties surrounding Brisbane’s ability to deliver key projects before its seven-year Olympics countdown ends have been playing on the mind of the man in charge of preparing for the city-defining …
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AI ‘epilepsy detective’ helps cure Greek Australian boy after three years of seizures
John Kounadis, an 11-year-old Greek Australian boy, was one of more than 21,000 children in Victoria living with uncontrolled seizures, with Cortical dysplasias being one the most common causes of …
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Parishioners gather in Geelong to celebrate Feast Day of Panagia Gorgoepikoos
Geelong served as a site of celebration as community members and interstate visitors combined to mark the Feast Day of the Panagia Gorgoepikoos at the Holy Monastery in Lovely Banks. …
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Greek ferries, trains halted as thousands protest
Transport and public services in Greece were disrupted on Wednesday as thousands of workers staged a 24-hour general strike against government plans to introduce a 13-hour workday. Greek trains, ferries …
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An unforgettable journey: Melbourne students welcomed in Greece
Students from the Greek Community of Melbourne schools have returned from Greece with memories to last a lifetime, following their participation in a major cultural and educational hospitality program hosted …