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Most Greeks still blame migraines on evil eye
According to a study conducted by the Society for Headache and Migraine Patients in Greece, it appears that the majority of the country’s citizens still believe that the ‘mati’, most …
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Greece goes down 2-1 in Hungary
Greece’s effort in the newfound Nations league has bumped into its first hurdle after Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss against Hungary. Even though they played well, maintained possession of the ball …
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Greece’s wildfire death-toll raised to 99
It has been over a month but for the people affected by the Attica wildfires back in July, the ordeal is not over. One more hospitalised victim gave into their …
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A children’s book explaining the ‘butterflies in the stomach’ sensation
Looking for a one-way ticket to the world of imagination where your little one can discover valuable life lessons? That’s what the launch of Monika Athanasiou’s first book in Melbourne …
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Ode to terroir: Tinos revealed
A few months ago in my article Greek wine: rising and falling trends for 2018′ published on my website, I mentioned the following: “Since Santorini is unique, with its unprecedented …
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Love problems? There’s a pill for that, but Plato offers a wiser cure
We take pills and potions for everything from a bad back to depression. Why shouldn’t we adopt the same approach to love and the miseries it may cause? Oxford ethicist …
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Acropolis museum ranked ahead of Louvre
TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers Choice Awards for museums this year has the Acropolis Museum land just ahead of Paris’ jewel, the Louvre. The 2018 list still sees Musee d’Orsay in first place, …
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Turkey opposes to Greece’s mufti retirement status
Turkish Foreign Ministry’s Hami Aksoy is pushing Greece to “re-examine” a provision voted by Parliament that expects Muslim religious leaders (muftis) to retire at age of 67. The muftis have …
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Protocycladic archaeological discovery on Kythnos island sheds light on era
A huge habitation on Kythnos island has been uncovered allowing archaeologists to obtain valuable information on Greece’s history stretching from the Protocycladic era until the 7th-8th century AD. The site …
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A series of unfortunate attempts to win the Grand Finals
Last weekend’s Grand Finals saw most of the play-offs in the National Premier Leagues around Australia come to a close. Olympic F.C. in Queensland and Canberra Olympic in the Capital were …