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Greek Australians’ guide to a long life

In The Australian last week Cameron Stewart reported that the “original Greeks” are living a longer life than their non-Greek peers and other non-Anglo groups. The Mediterranean diet and an …

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Olympiacos hold their nerve to down SK Slovan Bratislava in tense penalty shoot-out

Olympiacos have extended their European ambitions after a thrilling victory against SK Slovan Bratislava, downing them dramatically on penalties to break the hearts of the home faithful. The Piraeus giants …

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Pankration, the most ancient form of MMA

Introduced into the Ancient Olympiad in 648 BC, Pankration meaning “all-powers”, is a true submission sport with few rules. But its Australian debut took place in 1994 under the guidance …

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Well-known musician David Davidopoulos is no longer with us

For decades, David Davidopoulos entertained the Greek community in Australia and beyond. He spread joy playing his harmonium, his accordion, or singing, in the Greek clubs, in concerts. He played …

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He came from Greece for a holiday and died of suicide in Melbourne

What was to be his dream holiday in Australia, came to a tragic end for a Greek citizen who ended his life in Melbourne, far from home.

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What’s On: From 13 August on, delve into Greek flavours, live gigs, cinema and even a live drawing class

VIC SETTING SUN FESTIVAL GREEK PROGRAM Setting Sun Festival Greek Program, will go ahead at the Delphi Bank Mezzanine of the Greek Centre on Lonsdale Street. The short films selected …

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Greek Australian man still fighting for his life after brutal attack in Rhodes

Greek Australian man from Darwin, Charlie (Sakellaris) Kathopoulis continues to fight for his life in the Intensive Care Unit of Rhodes General Hospital, almost three months after he was attacked …

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Boat carrying migrants sinks off Karpathos-dozens feared dead

A massive search operation by port authorities and navy officials was launched in Greece following a shipwreck east of the island of Karpathos on Wednesday (Greece time). The coast guard …

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Greek Australian volunteer mistakenly spends 11 months in Greek prison for arson

Melbourne-born Theodosis Kakouris volunteered to help fight the wildfires in Attica, Greece back in August 2021 but his altruistic act did not yield the desired outcome. Not only did his …

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EU to stop Greek budget watch on 20 August

The European Commission, which supervises the budgets of the 27 EU member countries, said it will end its “enhanced surveillance” program over Greece on 20 August. The watchdog announced on …

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