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Greek Australian architects win big in state Architecture Awards

Three Architecture firms owned and run by Greek Australian architects have been recognised at the state Architecture Awards in Victoria and New South Wales, honouring leading architecture across the country. …

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The wait is over, Greece-Australia Work and Holiday Visa agreement in effect

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) welcomed the announcement of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Terens Quick and the Minister for Immigration of Australia David Coleman about the …

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Greek Elections 2019: ND-SYRIZA parties, policies and people put to the crash test

Greek elections are being held on Sunday, 7 July, and if opinion polls published in the run-up prove true then the conservative New Democracy appears set for a landslide victory. …

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A school holiday program with a Greek twist!

The first week of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Language & Culture Schools’ School Holiday Program can only be described as a success, full of fun and new experiences …

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Get set for the Navarino Challenge at Costa Navarino

In its 7th edition, “Navarino Challenge”, to be held from 11-13 October 2019, in Messinia and at Costa Navarino, continues to innovate with a roster of environmentally friendly activities. “Navarino …

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Kyrgios bows out of Wimbledon in exciting showdown with Nadal

Nick Kyrgios may have bowed out of Wimbledon in just the second round, but he went out fighting, giving one of the acknowledged greats of the modern game, Rafael Nadal …

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Melbourne’s Greek community mourns the passing of North Balwyn parish priest Father Nicholas Vrettakos

Orthodox faithful in Melbourne are in the mourning following the death of Father Nicholas Vrettakos. Father Vrettakos was the parish priest at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple …

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Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglou threatens to invade Cyprus again

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu commented on his country’s activities in the Eastern Mediterranean during an interview with state broadcaster TRT on Turkish TV. He said that Turkey was acting …

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Apotheosis: Nike ‘places’ basketball hoop on peak of Mt Olympus for god Giannis, the Greek Freak

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s love of Greece knows no bounds. No matter how high he flies, he talks of the country where he was born and raised, and footwear and apparel giant …

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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 5 July onward

VIC PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT This Sunday 7 July St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church (19 Herbert St, Dandenong) is hosting a pizza and movie night at 4.30 pm. The first film being …

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