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Left DIMAR leader replaces Elena Kountoura as Greek Tourism Minister

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras named Thanasis Theocharopoulos, 40, to replace Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who resigned in order to contest a seat in the European elections. Theocharopoulos is …

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Cyprus ‘serial killer’ appears before court as a child body is recovered from lake

Cypriot captain Nicos Metaxas, 35, who allegedly confessed to killing seven foreign women and girls in three years, appeared in court just as police announced that they had recovered a …

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The Frydenberg Factor: Australia’s Treasurer tells NK what Greeks stand to gain or lose at the next elections

“Do you mind if I eat while we talk?” Federal Treasurer and Deputy Leader, Josh Frydenberg asks. It’s 3pm and he has forgotten when he last ate. During an election …

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Exclusive Interview with MP Maria Vamvakinou: ‘Our role in Australian society goes beyond serving souvlaki’

Having served as the Federal Member of Parliament for 18 years, MP Maria Vamvakinou is regarded as a ‘gentle giant’ in the Australian Labor Party. Her consistent campaigning managed to …

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Archbishop Demetrios of America tenders his resignation to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

An official announcement on the Facebook page of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople states that Archbishop Demetrios of America has finally submitted his resignation to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The …

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Sakkari lifts her first WTA trophy in Morocco

Greece’s Maria Sakkari lifted her first WTA trophy in style at the Grand Prix de SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Morocco on Saturday, coming back from a set down …

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Baby name wars: How to name your newborn the Greek way

Women around the world may scour baby name books, search the internet for various selections, or even rely on dreams and signs from the sky to give them an idea …

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‘Sexist, nationalistic and militaristic’ – The environment that led to Cyprus’ first serial killer

The founder of ‘Women in Conflict Zones’ an organisation which focuses on women’s rights in Cyprus, has blamed the sexist, nationalistic and militaristic environment on the island for the country’s …

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Those that came before the late Archbishop Stylianos

The main focus of discussion these days is who will follow Archbishop Stylianos as the next leader of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia. A Holy Synod aims to determine …

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25 things to do at Syntagma Square in Athens

The steps at Syntagma Square have been a traditional meeting point for people as all roads seem to lead here. You’ll find commuters rushing during peak hour traffic, children feeding …

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