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European Council casts spotlight on Turkey’s provocations against Greece and Cyprus

The first of a two-day meeting of the European Council concluded in Brussels on Thursday. The Council’s full agenda included COVID-19 developments in Europe, relations with the United Kingdom (post-Brexit), …

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Greek community leaders call for easing of Melbourne lockdown measures

The call for Melbourne’s lockdown to be eased is becoming louder as the number of COVID-19 cases has fallen. Leaders within the city’s Greek community are adding their voices to …

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An ode to those departed and departing

My aunty Fotoula died last week at 91. She had a good life. She left behind daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. As with every passing of that generation of migrants, …

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The COVID election – what do Queenslanders want?

The Queensland state election is looming; on Saturday 31 October Queenslanders will head to the ballot box to cast their vote. For those who like voting early, pre-poll is available …

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Greece drop from top spot in Nations League standings after 0-0 draw with Kosovo

A goalless draw against Kosovo this morning saw Greece drop from the top spot in the League C group. On Wednesday Greece hosted the match, but were unable to turn …

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What’s On 15 October – 22 October

ONLINE VIRTUAL OPEN LECTURE: IN SEARCH FOR THE LOST GREEK INFINITIVE IN ANATOLIA In this lecture hosted by the Greek Community of Melbourne, Reader in Spanish and Historical Linguistics Dr …

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Lengthy sentences for Golden Dawn members: 500 years in total

The ultra-fascist Golden Dawn party leaders were handed their sentences on Wednesday, ending a historic hearing which took five years to complete. The Athens criminal appeals court handed 13-year imprisonment …

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436 new COVID-19 cases in Greece, 7 deaths, outbreak at Chios centre

Greece confirmed 436 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and another seven deaths. The National Public Health Organization announced that 63 of the new cases were linked to known clusters …

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Dan Andrews’ office vandalised a second time, windows smashed

Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews’ electorate office in suburban Melbourne has been vandalised a second time in three weeks. The window of his Princess Highway office at Noble Park was smashed …

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Top 10 Greek sculptors and how they revolutionised art

1) Takis Whether it’s Fix metro station in Athens, the Parisian walkway at La Defense, MoMA Barcelona or the Modern Tate in London, Takis’ floating metal objects mesmerise young and …

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