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“I was always telling the truth,” says Sotiris Tsiodras as he bows out from the spotlight
Australian-born Professor Sotiris Tsiodras, the immunologist who has been widely credited for spearheading Greece’s successful campaign against COVID-19, gave his last address to the public on Tuesday. In his final …
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What is COVID-19 when Brisbane needs its 41st annual paniyiri
It would have taken more than exceptional cold and COVID-19 to stop a good paniyiri and thanks to technology the organisers of the 41st Brisbane Panayiri Greek Festival found that …
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My Life in Lockdown: Q&A with Panagiotis (Peter) Panagiotidis
New home sales consultant and former South Melbourne Hellas coach Peter Panagiotidis describes his life during COVID-19. What are you reading? A lot of property and construction books, e-books for …
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Pontian observance of crimes against Australia’s ‘Stolen Generations’ bring to mind their own struggles
The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia observed National Sorry Day – 26 May – remembering and acknowledging the mistreatment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people forcibly removed …
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Ancient Greek history held captive: What’s next for the Parthenon Sculptures?
The recent re-opening of the Acropolis archaeological site has seen renewed calls by the Greek Culture Minister, Dr Lina Mendoni, for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British …
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Greek precinct’s restaurateurs eager to seat diners on Monday
Oakleigh’s famous Hellenic precinct, Eaton Mall, will come alive again as more Greek restaurants get ready to reopen their dining areas on Monday 1 June after two months of coronavirus-enforced …
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“Creforce the Anzacs and the Battle of Crete”, a book by Stella Tzobanakis
Author Stella Tzobanakis brings to life the incredible bravery shown by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers and by the people of Crete who risked their own lives by harbouring …
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Katia Pyliotis, convicted of murder, wins appeal to have conviction quashed after being denied fair trial
Convicted killer Katia Pyliotis, jailed for 19 years last year for the murder of widower Elia Abdelmessih, won an appeal to have her conviction quashed on Wednesday. Victoria’s Court of …
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Pavlou fights legal battles on two fronts as uni career in jeopardy
Drew Pavlou may well be on the way to becoming the “world’s most famous undergraduate” for his outspoken criticism of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) treatment of its Uyghur …
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The coronavirus has not stopped these restaurateurs
From 1 June restaurants, cafes, bars and other restaurants will be able to receive and serve up to 20 people at a time. This will go ahead under specific conditions …