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Justice delivered in femicide case: Greek court hands life sentence to Kyriaki Griva’s killer
A Greek court has sentenced 40-year-old Athanassios Kourelis to life imprisonment, plus an additional five years and a €1,000 (approx. AUD 1,630) fine, for the premeditated murder of 28-year-old Kyriaki …
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Greece declares Mikis Theodorakis’ childhood home a cultural monument
The Greek government has officially recognised the childhood home of legendary composer Mikis Theodorakis in Galatas, Hania, Crete, as a modern monument, the Culture Ministry announced on Tuesday. The 19th-century …
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EU to scrap 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage as new airport scanners roll out
Air travellers across the European Union will soon be able to carry liquids over 100ml in their hand luggage, as the long-standing airport restriction is set to be abolished following …
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Greek women’s group ‘Anemones’ celebrates ‘Christmas in July’
The Greek Women of the Northern Suburbs ‘Anemones’ came together on Sunday, 27 July to celebrate a uniquely Australian tradition, Christmas in July. The gathering brought festive cheer to Melbourne’s …
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Greece to request €1.2 billion in EU loans for defence procurement, PM Mitsotakis says
Greece will formally request €1.2 billion (approx. AUD 1.95 billion) in low-interest loans from the European Union on Tuesday, earmarked for defense procurement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. “Our government …
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New “Order for Return of Leased Property” allows out-of-court evictions
A streamlined legal process for landlords to reclaim rental properties is set to come into force in January 2026. As reported by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, the reform introduces a …
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Sakkari through to second round in Montreal
Maria Sakkari will face Jessica Pegula in the second round at the Canadian Open after she edged past home country wildcard Carson Branstine in a tense three-set battle. Sakkari, currently …
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Berries snap winless run against Dulwich Hill
Canterbury-Bankstown FC emerged victorious in a home clash against Dulwich Hill to snap their ten-game winless streak. The Berries defeated their opponents in a tight 1-0 game at their home …
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US Open turn down Kyrgios-Osaka pairing
A mixed doubles pairing featuring Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka looks like box office, and the love-doubles of Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter is another to catch the eye. …
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Why locals and tourists keep dancing in circles in Ikaria
It’s midnight in the Aegean Sea but on the Greek island of Ikaria, in the courtyard of the church of St Elijah, the revelry was barely getting started. Dozens of …