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Greece signs on to $1.5 billion upgrade to its F-16 fighter jet fleet
Greece has signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin for a major upgrade of its F-16 fighter fleet over the next seven years. The Greek defence minister, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, …
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Greek, Cyprus, Israeli commerce organisations hail US ‘EastMed Act’
The signing of the EastMed Act by US President Donald Trump earlier this been has been welcomed in a joint statement by the American Chambers of Commerce of Greece, Cyprus …
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Opinion: Calls for Victorian Government to intervene following violence and violations in Whittlesea
The Australian Hellenic Council is a peak lobby group within the Greek-Australian community in relation to political and social issues affecting that community. We deplore the recent incident in Melbourne …
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Tom Hanks granted honorary Greek citizenship for his service to Greece
Tom Hanks, 63, has been granted honorary Greek citizenship by President of the Hellenic Republic Mr Prokopis Pavlopoulos. The famous American actor converted to Orthodoxy before marrying actress Rita Wilson …
Dialogue –
“So mummy… Am I Greek or Australian?”
Many say that ‘there is no place like home’ and that despite having left Greece to migrate to Australia, most migrants of Greek descent continue to feel Greek inside. So, …
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Denis Raftopoulos’ tailoring stands the test of time
Although the shops today are full of ready-made suits to choose from, it is not always easy to find the perfect fit, tailored to suit your measurements and style, and …
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Greek sailors stranded on ship as Djibouti authorities demand fee payment
Five Greek sailors missed Christmas with their families as their vessel is being held hostage by the authorities of Djibouti until the ship’s owners pay outstanding fees. The vessel, The …
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Greece can talk Turkey but not under a cloud of threats, says Mitsotakis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared that although he wants dialogue with Turkey it will not be under threatening conditions. Mr Mitsotakis issued his message from the island of Kasos, …
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Coast Guard, navy scrambled to look for missing surfers off Marathon coast
The Greek Coast Guard reported that the three surfers who went missing off a beach near Marathon, north of Athens on Thursday have been found. The three surfers, who have …
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Thousands of Santas run through the streets of Chania, Crete, for charity
A veritable of sea of red coursed through the streets of Chania in Crete yesterday. Close to 3000 people dressed in Santa Claus costumes took part in the ninth Santa …