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COP26, hope and judgment in a crisis
The United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow (‘COP26’) was held in the wake of extreme-weather events made worse by climate change, new warnings of danger from the scientific community and …
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Larissa’s military base to receive $35m from the US
Following the renewal of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) between Greece and the US, the latter is set on allocating a total of US$33.5 million on the construction of …
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Two confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in NSW
In an announcement earlier today NSW Health confirmed that two returned travellers from southern Africa have tested positive for the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant in Sydney. While these are the …
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Greece’s travel restrictions extended until 4 December
Greece’s authorities have extended the pre-existing restrictions into the country for the majority of travellers outside of the European Union and the Schengen Area as fears pertaining to the appearance …
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Stavros Niarchos III buys significant Beverley Hills property for $13.5 million
Greek shipping Stavros Niarchos III has reportedly bought the Beverley Hills estate of Hedi Slimane, the creative, artistic and image director of French luxury brand Celine for $13.5 million which …
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Kostas Papanastasiou, who embodied iconic German role Panaiotis Sarikakis, passes away
If there’s such a thing as a soap role half the 83 million Germans have seen on TV it was that of restaurant owner Panaiotis Sarikakis, embodied by actor Kostas …
Writer, producer, director Yelena Popovic poured her heart into making the making of “Man of God”
Which book were you reading that drew you to the story of St Nektatrios? Had you known much about him before reding the book? In 2012, while in Belgrade, I …
Sakkari marches to semifinal after tough encounter with Sabalenka
Maria Sakkari powered her way into the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico after beating the world number two Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought game that lasted two …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew postpones visit to Mount Athos to be COVID-safe
In an effort to raise awareness in favour of COVID-19 vaccinations, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew postponed his much anticipated scheduled visit to Mount Athos. The reason behind his decision is a …
Fans sing in praise of Postecoglou’s growing success in charge of Celtic
“Ange Postecoglou” is not a name that rolls easily off a Scot’s tongue, but the ongoing success that the Greek-Australian has sparked in his Celtic team, inspired David Currie to …