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Top 10: Things to know about Epiphany Day
1. The word The word Epiphany comes from the Greek word for manifestation or appearance and refers to the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus Christ. Epiphany (also called …
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The first baby of 2020 born on the island of Lesbos to refugees
An Iraqi family of refugees gave birth to the first baby born in 2020 on the island of Lesbos. The baby boy was born in the early hours of 1 …
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Rita Wilson thanks Greeks for making Tom Hanks an honorary citizen
Tom Hanks, 63, was honoured to be granted Greek citizenship in December. Following his post on Instagram last week with reference to Greece, actress Rita Wilson also took to Instagram …
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Greek Parliament votes on bill to protect rights of British citizens after Brexit
A bill was brought into Greek Parliament to protect the residence status and rights of current and future British citizens of Greece on Friday. Greece’s Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Miltiades …
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Sam Duluk, Liberal MP, apologises after sexual harassment complaint lodged by Greek Australian Connie Bonaros
Sam Duluk, liberal state member for Waite, has apologised for inappropriate behaviour following a sexual harassment complaint by Greek Australian Connie Bonaros MP. Mr Duluk apologised via Twitter. “I wish …
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North Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev resigns following EU snub
North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev handed in his resignation on Friday just three months ahead of the country heading to the polls. A caretaker Cabinet has been set up …
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‘111 Places in Athens’ gives insight into the ‘secrets’ of Greece’s capital city
11 Places in Athens That You Shouldn’t Miss, published this year by Emons Editions (Cologne, Germany), is a rather unconventional travel guide for the Greek capital. It forms part of …
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Kyrgios successful in first ATP Cup match, but breaks down for bush fire victims in post-match interview
Nick Kyrgios, 24, pledged to donate $200 for every ace he serves to bushfire victims. In his first match of the ATP Cup, he had a 6-4, 7-6 win over …
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Briefs: Catch up on news from the week that was
Assange complaint Niki Konstantinidis, a barrister of Julian Assange, filed a second complaint with the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman against England’s top magistrate on 27 December, 2019. The first …
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Kokkinakis pulls out of Australian Open
Greek Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open earlier today. The 23-year-old world number 199 had no guarantee to be in the main draw and …