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Greek Centre kicks off 9th year of Greek History and Culture Seminars with focus on Herodotus
Are you interested in Greek history and culture? The Greek Community of Melbourne is continuing its focus on the rich history of Greece with the ninth year of the popular …
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Height restrictions implemented for buildings around Acropolis
Recent permission that allowed for the construction of tall buildings around the Acropolis caused an uproar. So much so that the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, responsible for the …
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Athens feels the squeeze as Airbnb spreads
A scheme operated by the Greek government that awards residency visas to non-EU citizens – if they stump up €250,000 (AUD 396,000) as a property investment is transforming the housing …
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Kyrgios wins Mexican Open and claims fifth ATP Tour title
Tennis ace Nick Kyrgios won the Mexico Open on Saturday night for his fifth ATP Tour title, beating second-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 at The Princess Mundo Imperial. The 23-year-old …
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Greek escape room dehumanises the Holocaust and outrages Jews
Escape rooms have been extremely popular in Greece. So much so that they were once listed by Tripadvisor as being the number 1 attraction of Athens – even more popular …
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Photographers called to submit works to Athens Photo Festival
The Athens Photo Festival is accepting submissions from artists for its 2019 events that include learning programmes, open talks and portfolio reviews. Artists who submit to the photo display have …
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Top Greek Cypriot artworks set to be returned to their rightful owners
Greek Cypriot artworks held hostage following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus are set to be released as part of a series of confidence-building measures agreed to by Cypriot President Nicos …
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37th Greek Festival of Sydney weekend hailed a huge success
Over the weekend 100,000 people converged on Sydney’s Darling Harbour for the 37th Greek Festival of Sydney to sample the best of Hellenic culture, including dancing, live music and delicious …
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Kolyva-making workshop helps people master the art of religious cuisine
The Greek word for funeral κηδεία (kidia) derives from the verb κήδομαι (kidome) that means to attend to or take care of someone. Fittingly, the Greek funeral process is marked by caring tribute and there …
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50 precious photos highlighting the 37th Greek Festival of Sydney
Darling Harbour was dressed in blue and white on the weekend thanks to the 37th Greek Festival of Sydney. The close-knit community celebration drew more than 100,000 people to the …