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EU revokes controversial ‘Turkaegean’ trademark following Greek objections
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has officially cancelled the contentious “Turkaegean” trademark, registered in December 2021 by Turkey’s Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). The decision, announced on …
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Greek Community Cup 2025: Second night showcases thrilling football action
The excitement of the 2025 Greek Community Cup continued on Saturday, with two captivating matches at Warner Reserve, Springvale South. Hosted by the Greek Community of Melbourne, the tournament delivered …
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LA blazes devour thousands of homes, at least 10 dead
Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night as dry desert winds fanning the flames …
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Vatican to allow gay men to become priests in Italy
The Vatican has approved new guidelines from Italian bishops that allow gay men to enter seminaries as long as they abstain from sex, in an unexpected adjustment to how the …
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Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge
US President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or face any other punishment for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a judge ruled, …
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Diatribe: Misopogon
It was the anniversary of the crowning of Admiral Romanos I Lekapenos as co-emperor of the underage Constantine VII. I was recalling a lecturer at university pronouncing Lekapenos as Lekapenus, …
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Panagia Soumela Melbourne take over Rye Foreshore with Akrothalassa
On Saturday January 4, the dancers, youth, committee and members of Panagia Soumela Melbourne took to Rye Foreshore Reserve to present their first ever Akrothalassa. There were beach goers, locals …
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No VAR in Spurs Cup tie – and Ange couldn’t be happier
It’s little wonder that Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, English football’s new favourite crusader against game-spoiling technology, will welcome the lack of VAR at the FA Cup third-round tie at Tamworth. …
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Changes to overseas travel in 2025 you need to be aware of
There are lots of changes coming to overseas travel for Australians this year. Come May, Aussies will have to say goodbye to fee-less travel to Greece and other parts of …
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Muay Thai teaching Alex Lemberiadis discipline and hard work
We spent an afternoon at one of the most renowned gyms in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Kombat Cardio, where we met Alex Lemberiadis, the victor of the most recent …