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An Australian anthem for the ‘one and free’
ΕΝ ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΕΙ (IN JOYFUL STRAINS) Εὐφραίνεσθε πάντες Αὐστραλοί, ὅτι ἐλεύθεροι γάρ καί νέοι ἐσμέν, χοῦν χρυσόν ἔχομεν καί διἀ τόν ἡμέτερον κάματον, πλοῦτον, ἡ δε οἱκία ἡμῶν, πόντου περιβάλλεται… Superannuated …
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Victoria records no new local COVID cases while Brisbane to lift lockdown tonight
There have been no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Victoria over the last 24 hours. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) said on Twitter that there …
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Greeks take to the beach to escape lockdown in unusually warm January
Many Greeks took to the beach on the weekend after the country experienced unusually high temperatures for January, usually a month of cold. In central parts of Greece temperatures climbed …
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Greece doubles its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea
A decree doubling Greece’s territorial waters on its western coast facing Italy and Crete from six to 12 nautical miles has been approved by the nation’s supreme court. The decree …
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The pandemic could be contained if half of Greece’s population gets vaccinated, expert says
A current two-month lockdown for Greece officially ended on Thursday, but government officials say many restrictions will be extended to allow for a successful rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. While …
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800 new coronavirus cases overnight in Greece with 32 deaths
Greek authorities have confirmed 800 new coronavirus cases from Friday to Saturday, of which 11 were found through testing at national entry points, according to the date provided by the …
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Greek Community of Melbourne’s AGM to take place on 28 January
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria will be conducted at the end of the month. The physical space will be accessible …
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Red alert for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast while lockdown lifts in Sydney
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced earlier that Queensland has recorded zero new cases overnight. There are currently 20 active cases in the state, while 19,000 tests were undertaken in the last …
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Almost 36,000 Australias registered to return but travel caps keep them stranded
At the end of 2020, there were reportedly about 36,000 stranded Australians trying to return home, among them, several Greek Australians. With commercial flight tickets being priced way over normal, …
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Syntagi Saturday: Theia Toula’s Pishia Recipe
My theia Toula’s Pishia recipe has always been a family favourite, not only for its simplicity but because it can be eaten as both a sweet and savoury dish. Theia …