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Being Greek, and the art of claiming things as our own

It’s that time of year again, when comedy fans start shortlisting the comedians to see at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and one name that should be on that list …

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GACL celebrates literary works across the Greek Australian community

Calling on all poets and short story writers; the Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) has announced its annual literary competition, and is looking for submissions. A well-established event on the …

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Evzones coming to Melbourne for the National Day

Greeks in Melbourne are getting ready for the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which is to take place at the Shrine of Rememberance on Sunday 25 March. This …

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Changes in religion lessons unconstitutional, says Greek state council

Greece’s Council of State came up with a new ruling on Tuesday (local time) deeming the changes made by former education minister Nikos Filis in religion lessons unconstitutional, opposing “Article 16 of the …

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A Greek named the best pilot in NATO

Pilot Vasilis Kalogeridis has been named NATO’s best pilot according to a voting amongst his peers. The Squadron leader achieved this high distinction following his participation in the Tactical Leadership Program …

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Turkish citizens violate borders, in state of intoxication

Four heavily intoxicated men tried to pass the Greek – Turkish border overnight and enter Greek territory. Three out of them were arrested on the Turkish side of the border, …

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Government coalition parties reaffirm their ties

The Greek coalition government seemed to be standing on shaky ground this week, with rumors of the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) party threatening to lead the partnership to collapse, due …

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Managing finances 101 for elderly Greek Australians

As people age, depending on their state of mind and level of dependence, they can become more vulnerable to abuse, and sometimes it is by those they hold dearest. According …

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Russian key witness to international money laundering case turns herself in at Athens police station

Russian national Maria Efimova, 36, has handed herself in at the Syntagma Square police station in Athens fearing for her life. The woman, a former bank employee who is considered …

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Missing Archimandrite of Mani, found dead in his car

A search had been underway to find the missing archimandrite Andreas Bolovinos of the Metropolis of Mani since the early hours of Monday, while the local authorities feared for his …

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