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De Minaur tests positive to COVID-19 and as many as three members of the Greek Olympics team may also be affected
The Australian Olympic Committee confirmed on Friday that Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is out of the team for the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive to COVID-19. Ian Chesterman, …
The Tokyo Olympics are supposed to be a ‘landmark in gender equality’
If you believe the hype from the International Olympic Committee, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be a “landmark in gender equality” and the “first gender-balanced games in history”. The Olympics …
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Despina Vandi and Demis Nikolaidis announce the breakdown of their marriage
Singer Despina Vandi and footballer Demis Nikolaidis, one of the hottest celebrity couples in Greece, have announced their separation. Ms Vandi’s manager, George Arsenakos, released a message to the media, …
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Bill Papas tests positive to COVID-19 in Greece as Westpac seeks freezing of overseas assets, including Xanthi FC
Forum Finance boss Bill Papas (Basile Papadimitriou) has blamed a positive COVID-19 test for delaying his return to Australia to face serious allegations of $400 million fraud brought against his …
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Victoria’s lockdown 5.0, “identical” to Lockdown 4.0, with measures for business to be announced Friday
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced another lockdown for Victoria on Thursday as a result of the most recent infections noted in the state. The premier said the lockdown would be …
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The Labyrinth clinches 2021 Miles Franklin Award for Amanda Lohrey
And the winner of 2021’s Miles Franklin Literary Award is “The Labyrinth”, by Amanda Lohrey! Two of Lohrey’s previous novels (“Camille’s Bread” in 1996 and “The Philosopher’s Doll” in 2005) …
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Thousands at anti-vaccination rallies around Greece as 2,938 new cases are recorded
Greece confirmed 2,938 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with seven of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on …
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Hot off the victory: Q&A with Adelaide Olympic captain Christos Pounendis
Adelaide Olympic midfielder Christos Pounendis is fresh off his Federation Cup final win against Adelaide City. The 25-year-old has been playing with the seniors for 10 years now and is …
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Melbourne’s Lockdown 5.0 from midnight tonight
Victoria’s mainstream media outlets have reported that Melbourne will go into a snap lockdown from midnight tonight to curb the growing COVID outbreak. Authorities are still discussing the final details, …
Vale Apostolos Zaparas, a man of strength and perseverance whose legacy lives on in his family
Apostolos Zaparas came from a line of battlers. Born in Melengitsi Serres on 29 June, 1931, his father Paschalis went to fight in WWII when Apostolos was just nine years …