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Face masks galore on the streets of Melbourne. Show us yours
Masks are the new fashion accessory of 2020. Whether it be simple surgery masks, FFP2 or loop scarfs, they are a must accessory in the coronavirus age. Viewed as the …
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Greece’s wetlands are a nature lover’s dream
Greece has about 400 large and small wetlands. Several of them are composite and form wetland mosaics or complexes. The most common wetland types in Greece are: rivers, estuaries, deltas, …
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Xu Zhen: Eternity vs Evolution from the National Gallery of Australia to the world
“Even today, many people still have the idea that valuable or desirable things only come from overseas.” Xu Zhen A toppled Corinthian column, just like those of the temple of …
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Five changes to international student visas to help Australian universities
International students are important to Australia and the country’s economy. Universities are already feeling the pinch with Monash University reportedly set to cut 277 jobs by the end of the …
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PAOK seals second place over AEK as Olympiakos celebrates Super League
PAOK secured second place on the Greek Super League ladder after a tied 0-0 Thessaloniki derby against Aris on Sunday 19 July. PAOK captain Adelino Vieirinha ended the season with …
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From Greek heyday to COVID-19: a business leader reflects
Prominent Melbourne businessman Jim Pothitos learnt the score about business at 15 years old. It was the then working class inner-Melbourne suburb of Prahran, the year was 1962 and the …
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‘Greek shopping’ a distant dream for Melburnians as cases climb to 275
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced the disheartening number of new infections at 275 on Monday, including the death of a woman, aged 80. The state’s death tally is now at …
Dialogue –
Has the coronavirus proved a crisis too far for Europe’s far-right outsiders?
In recent years, far-right political parties in Europe have capitalised on crises to build their support bases. Many have made it to positions of power as a result of these …
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Happy name day Elias and Eliana! Today is the Feast Day of Prophet Elias
The name day of Elias and Eliana is celebrated on 20 July, the Greek Orthodox Church’s commemoration of Prophet Elias. The Holy Prophet Elias was one of the greatest prophets …
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On this day 46 years ago… Turkey invades Cyprus
On 20 July 1974 the course of history changed for Cypriots as sirens broke the stillness of the day. Thousands of Turkish troops invaded northern Cyprus after a deadlock in …