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Europe court says Turkey must expedite Cyprus property claims
Turkey should speed up property claims for Greek Cypriot owners seeking compensation for land in the Turkish-controlled north of the divided Mediterranean island, the European Court of Human Rights ruled …
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Sunny Greece struggles with solar energy overload
In a field in central Greece that once grew clover and corn, maintenance worker Nikos Zigomitros deftly drives a tractor between rows of solar panels, trimming weeds under a blazing …
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Hiker dies in Greece bear encounter
A bear who pushed a hiker to his death in a ravine in northeast Greece may have thought humans were planning an attack, wildlife experts said Tuesday. The body of …
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Greek electoral court expels far-right MPs from parliament
Greece’s electoral court on Tuesday threw out of parliament the leader and two lawmakers of a small far-right party under investigation for vote fraud. Spartans leader Vasilis Stigkas and two …
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Darwin’s Greek GleNTi draws 40,000 in celebration of the Top-End’s Greek culture and community
Darwin’s iconic Greek GleNTi was a resounding success over the weekend, attracting more than 40,000 people to the city’s Esplanade for a celebration of Greek culture, food, dance, and music. …
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Australian shares post record close as financials surge
Australia’s share market has closed at its highest ever level as multiple sectors rallied on hopes of a trade resolution between the United States and China. The S&P/ASX200 rallied 66 …
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Melbourne’s Lord Mayor outraged by Postecoglou sacking after historic Europa League win
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece—a proud Hellenophile, also married to a Greek- Australian, and self-declared soccer tragic—was “beside himself” following the shock sacking of Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham …
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Literary memorial to honour Panagiotis Iasonides’ legacy at Alphington Grammar
A Literary Memorial honouring the life and legacy of the late Panagiotis (Peter) George Iasonides will be held at Alphington Grammar School on Friday, 11 July, at 6.30pm. The event, …
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Shedding light on Greek political prisoners in the 20th century
Months after the remains of over 30 political prisoners from the Greek Civil War were discovered in Thessaloniki, another 14 were dug up this past weekend. The discovery of these …
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Antipodean Palette marks 15 years with bold explorations of memory and identity
Now in its 15th year, the Antipodean Palette exhibition returns with a diverse collective of 17 artists from Australia and New Zealand, each with a Greek heritage or connection. The …