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UN seeks breakthrough in Cyprus peace talks

The United Nations is pushing for a breakthrough when Cyprus’s rival leaders meet in New York next week for a renewed attempt to revive stalled peace talks, an UN envoy …

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Victorian Labor on track for a historic fourth term as Coalition support plummets in Victoria

The Victorian Labor government is on course to secure a historic fourth successive term, with a new Redbridge poll revealing a significant drop in support for the state Coalition under …

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Elly Symons: “We may see the Parthenon Marbles in Athens as early as 2026”

Greek-Australian Elly Symons (née Agrotis), Vice President of the Australian Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, has expressed renewed optimism that the long-awaited return of the Parthenon Marbles …

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Culture change urged as issues threaten Liberal women

The Liberal Party has been warned its efforts to bolster women’s representation could go to waste without a culture overhaul. Since being dealt a stunning election loss, thanks in part …

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Mushroom jury has reached a verdict in murder trial

Twelve jurors who have spent the past week deliberating on whether Erin Patterson is guilty of three murders over a toxic beef Wellington lunch have reached a verdict. Patterson, 50, …

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In these Gods, we can all believe: The defiant essence of Pontic Greeks and a new life in exile

“Ephestaious theous” (Εφέστιους θεούς) is phrase in Greek which can be translated as “household gods.” It is a legacy of a paganistic and anthropocentric view of the world. In such …

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“Saloni Sessions” – Greek band to headline Brisbane Jazz Club for first time ever

The Brisbane Jazz Club is all set for an historic performance later this month as a Greek band takes centre stage with an all-out Hellenic show for the first time …

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Coffee and the Green Line: Costa Constanti wants to brew peace in a divided land

Opening a bi-communal café in one of the most tense and militarised zones on Earth, Cyprus’s Green Line, isn’t something most people consider—that’s unless you’re Costa Constanti from Adelaide. His …

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Fate, flight delays and a Greek freak: a chance encounter with Giannis

A missed connection and seven-hour flight delay turned into a once-in-a-lifetime encounter for Alexander Kaliakoudis and his cousin, when they stumbled upon the NBA deity Giannis Antetokounmpo at Athens International …

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Oinousses: The well-kept island secret off the coast of Chios

Greece is famed for its islands — over 6,000 of them — yet there remain corners of the Aegean where time slows and tourism has yet to leave its mark. …

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