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First of Greece’s White Arrow high-speed trains enter service on 25 March

The first of five high-speed electric trains, dubbed the White Arrows, that can complete 500km journey between Athens and Thessaloniki in under four hours is set to arrive in Greece’s …

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National service in Greek armed forces to be extended to a year

Military service in Greece is set to be increased by three months so that conscripts will complete a full year of service, the Minister of National of Defence, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, …

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Mt Athos’ digital heritage: Discovering cultural treasures in the new era

Located on the easternmost of the three promontories of the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, Mount Athos is a place where spirituality, unspoiled natural landscapes, and unique cultural treasures come together under …

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Documentary tribute to late Archbishop Stylianos causes controversy

A documentary dedication to the late Archbishop Stylianos, who led the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia for over four decades (1975-2019), has been criticised for seeking to “deify” the archbishop …

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Australian GP moved to November thanks to COVID-related issues

The F1 Australian Grand Prix will this year be postponed to 21 November, two weeks after the Melbourne Cup. Traditionally held in March, the event launches the international F1 racing …

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Socceroo coach and domestic football legend Frank Arok dies

Former long-serving Socceroo coach Frank Arok, died in Serbia, the country of his birth on Tuesday night. He was 88 years old. Football Australia issued a statement in response to …

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Conflict over voting rights for Greeks living abroad in Greek Parliament

Derogatory views of Greeks living abroad were heard in Greek Parliament when the Radical Left Coalition SYRIZA lawmakers took the floor. Greek left-wing SYRIZA lawmaker Pavlos Polakis refered to the …

Life

On this day in history: The adoption of the Greek flag

The design of the current Greek flag was adopted by the First National Assembly on 13 January 1822. It was a gathering of Greek revolutionaries at Epidaurus. The Executive of …

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The world’s oldest story? Astronomers say global myths about ‘seven sisters’ stars may reach back 100,000 years

In the northern sky in December is a beautiful cluster of stars known as the Pleiades, or the “seven sisters”. Look carefully and you will probably count six stars. So …

Movie lovers invited to enjoy first Polish film festival online

For the first time in its history, the Polish Film Festival will be held online and will be free to view to cinephiles across Australia. Over 30 movies feature in …

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