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Costas Simitis, 1936–2025: Greece declares four days of national mourning for former prime minister

The funeral for the former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis will be held on Thursday, 9 January, at 12pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. The statesman, described even by …

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Cool change, rain bring relief as fires burn

A cool change and rain have brought welcome relief for emergency crews fighting a bushfire that has been burning for weeks. After a three-day heatwave that sent the mercury above …

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Panathinaikos secures dramatic win to overcome ten-man PAOK

Panathinaikos has started 2025 on a tremendous high after downing PAOK, delivering their most impressive result yet of the league campaign to strengthen their position in the title race. The …

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Blessing of the Waters and Holy Epiphany celebrations in Victoria in heavy rain

Orthodox Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist today and celebrate those named Fotios, Fotini, Jordan, Theofanis, Theofania, Ourania, Peristera, and Theopi. …

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Maria Sakkari defeated in second round of Adelaide International qualifiers

After a three-hour long thrilling tennis match, Maria Sakkari (no.32) lost 6-4, 6-7 (10), 6-3 to USA’s Peyton Stearns (no.47) in the second day of Adelaide International qualifiers. It follows …

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Former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88

Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis died Sunday at 88, state-run ERT News reported. Simitis had not been facing a particular health problem. A former prime minister and one of …

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Australia wins Border-Gavaskar Trophy, coach accuses India of ‘intimidation’ towards Konstas

Australia have reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade after a pulsating six-wicket defeat of India in the decisive fifth Test at the SCG. The win …

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Researchers believe they found the site of Alexander the Great’s “most important battle” in Turkey

Researchers in Turkey have reportedly identified the location where Alexander the Great fought against Persians in the famous Battle of the Granicus. According to media reports, a team led by …

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Annual vasilopita ceremonies held by church leaders in Sydney and Melbourne

Tis the season for vasilopita, with Greeks in Sydney and Melbourne having already attended church events for the cutting of the good luck cake. Last Thursday the official vasilopita-cutting ceremony …

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Sticky conditions continue as fire risk heats up

All eyes are on a bushfire raging for weeks as southern Australia swelters through a three-day heatwave. Hot conditions are expected to continue on Sunday from central Australia to the …

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