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Greece and the EU condemn forced landing of Ryanair flight in Belarus to detain prominent opposition blogger
The European Union, Greece and a number of other member states have condemned Belarus for forcing a Ryanair plane to land at Minsk airport as it flew over Belarus en …
Princess Diana vs the World: tragedy, arete, kleos, or something else?
To those who know me well, it is no secret that I am an anglophile tragic at heart in the way only colonials who have shed those bonds of subject-hood …
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Police enforce mask-wearing on public transport
Victorian train and tram passengers refusing to wear a mask on their commute to work or school may be given a $200 fine after there has been a slide in …
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Tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Crete in the heart of Sydney
The official event of remembrance and in honour of the 80th anniversary of the historic Battle of Crete took place on Saturday, 22 May, at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, …
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Over 7,000 flocked to see Dimitris Basis at Greek Festival (photos)
The change of location from Darling Harbour to Hunter Valley did not deter Sydneysiders from attending the annual glendi of NSW’s Greek Community. Over 7,000 attended from around the state …
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Commemorating the Halkidiki rebellion
The Halkidikeon Association Aristotle the Stageritis in collaboration with the Halkidikeon Elderly Citizens Club held a special commemoration event for the 1821 uprising in Halkidiki. The rebellion, under the leadership …
Greece ‘top destination in bookings’ or on ‘should not travel’ list? – Euro Paradox
On any given – normal – year, Greek islands are magnets for tourists from the European north, with Brits and Germans famously topping the list. But Europe’s second pandemic summer …
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PAOK wins Greek Cup with dramatic 90th minute goal
The Greek Cup final at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday was a spectacular one with its dramatic finish triggering tears of joy for PAOK fans and pain for the Reds. …
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2021 Eurovision winner has been crowned – Greece makes it to Top 10
Greek fans might not be celebrating a win at this year’s Eurovision contest, but it is fair to say the prize was claimed by a nation that desperately needed a …
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Greek Parliament approves bill on production and sale of medicinal cannabis
Parties voted for a draft law allowing the cultivation and sale of pharmaceutical cannabis in Parliament’s plenary session on Friday night. A roll-call vote, requested by main opposition SYRIZA, registered …