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Crete among Top 5 global travel destinations for 2018
Greeks are well aware of what a gem Crete is, and it seems the rest of the world is quickly catching on. The island was ranked fifth on the list …
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A snapshot of Asia Minor’s multiculturalism in Melbourne
When musician Con Kalamaras reconnected with Greek music, he made a promise to himself; to avoid apathy, and continue to challenge himself. And his latest project is proving he is …
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Turkish president claims Greeks burned Smyrna in 1922
Despite his recent call for peace with Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an odd way of going about it. He kicked off his general and presidential election campaign …
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Bergers host South in heritage round derby
This weekend gives football fans the chance to enjoy one of the biggest rivalries in Victorian football, the Heidelberg and South Melbourne derby. The Bergers are hosting this evening’s latest …
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Charges pressed against 17 people in Lesvos, for the attack against refugees
Lesbos Police authorities are pressing charges against 17 locals for their involvement in the racist attacks against refugees and migrants on Sunday. The incident took place at Sappho Square, where …
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New reality show ‘My Shirley Valentine Summer’ to be filmed in Greece
A new reality series is set to be filmed in Greece, titled My Shirley Valentine Summer. Set to feature eight well-known women whose identities have yet to be revealed, the …
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GCM’s Bulleen Project up in the air amid roadwork plans
There’s no doubt that the Bulleen project will be the main focus at the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Annual General Meeting on Sunday. Purchased in the mid-80s by members …
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Crete desperate for anti-drought measures
Crete is facing its driest year in more than almost thirty years. According to the local water management authorities, only 3.8 billion cubic meters of rainwater have fallen on the …
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Greece hosts World Beach Taekwondo Championship
For the second year in a row, the World Beach Taekwondo Championships will be held from 25-28 April on Rhodes. Taekwondo athletes from all over the world have gathered in …
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‘I wrote about the Social Security Scandal to bring justice to the victims and present the truth’
This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the darkest pages in the history of Greeks in Australia; the ‘Social Security Scandal’. On 1 April 1978, the then Commonwealth …