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Young robotics geniuses win Australian RoboCup Junior competition
George Sembelides from Greece and Koosha Kayani from Iran were the dream team at the Australian RoboCup Junior competition. The two Year 8 students from Glen Eira College showed their …
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Eastern Mediterranean migration route initiative by Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria
Refugee and migrant arrivals on the Eastern Mediterranean countries have considerably increased since the beginning of 2019 and a further expansion is expected as a result of the recent turmoil …
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PM Mitsotakis at inauguration of residence donated by Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor to Benaki Museum
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed an event for the inauguration of a restored Kardamyli residence donated by Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor to the Benaki Museum on Saturday. “I am …
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German Foreign Ministry rejects WWII reparations for Greece
The German Foreign Ministry responded to Greece’s demand for war reparations in June this year. Greece had asked Germany to return billions of euros for funds that were snatched from …
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Greek Australian learns the hard way that he needs approval to build an oversized structure in his back yard
A Greek Australian is learning the hard way that the Greek common practice of building an unlicensed structure and having it approved retroactively does not work in Australia. Sydney man …
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BRIEFS: Catch up on news from the week that was
Designer’s death Sophia Kokosalaki, famous for her elegant, Ancient Greece-inspired designs died on Sunday at the age of 47, not long after being diagnosed with cancer. Her unique clothes had …
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Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne celebrate their heritage with cooking workshop
Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne – Apostolos Andreas (GCYM) hosted one of their signature cooking workshops this month. Taking place on 5 October in Sunshine West, the event saw people …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 18 October onward
NATIONAL DELPHI BANK 26TH GREEK FILM FESTIVAL The Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival (GFF) is now on for the 26th year with an exciting program, featuring 15 features, three engaging …
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New US tax hike on European speciality products excludes Greek olives
Producers of speciality agricultural products in Europe are due to face a tax increase by the United States on Friday, 18 October. Approved by the World Trade Organisation, the decision …
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Melburnian Greek spearheaded initiative leading to Queen Elizabeth’s statement on Parthenon Marbles
A few days ago, Athens-based newspaper Ta Nea circulated the first widely known documented reaction by Queen Elizabeth on the appeal for the Parthenon Marbles reunification, in response to a …