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Pro-Palestinian tourist ship protests irk Greek govt
A series of pro-Palestinian protests targeting an Israeli cruise ship around Greece have irritated a conservative government walking a diplomatic tightrope with Middle Eastern powers during the Gaza war. At …
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Panathinaikos survives penalties to book European ticket; PAOK, AEK also advance after extra-time wins
A heroic performance from goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski spurred Panathinaikos to a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Shakhtar Donetsk to officially confirm their spot in Europe this season. The “Trifylli” defeated …
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State Leagues Victoria Men’s: Who will stop the Argonauts?
State League 1 – North-West Westvale Olympic couldn’t nick a win against Westgate, settling for a 1-1 draw that keeps the Greek Australian side nailed in fourth spot. This weekend, …
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New EU travel rules to affect Australian passport holders visiting Greece and Schengen countries
From October this year, Australian passport holders travelling to Greece, Cyprus and other Schengen zone countries will face new entry procedures as the European Union rolls out its Entry/Exit System …
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Greek firefighters make progress against ‘doomsday’ wildfires
Firefighters in Greece gained ground Thursday against a wildfire outside the third-largest city of Patras, while water bombers battled blazes on three other fronts. The situation in the country’s main …
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David Stratton, beloved film critic and champion of world and Greek cinema, dies aged 85
David Stratton, the acclaimed film critic, writer, and educator who became a household name in Australia through nearly three decades of co-hosting film review programs alongside Margaret Pomeranz, has died …
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Marinis Pirpiris takes the helm of key Victorian surgical safety council
In a significant development for Victorian healthcare, Associate Professor Marinis Pirpiris has been appointed Chair of the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council (VPCC) — one of the state’s most important ministerially …
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Robinson shoots into Fiji finals with Tahiti title
Greek Australian Jack Robinson has won the Tahiti Pro and surged into the World Surf League’s Finals at Ethan Ewing’s expense after mastering a pumping Teahupo’o swell. Compatriot Molly Picklum …
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Community celebrates the tenth anniversary of Melbourne’s iconic Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial
Melbourne’s iconic Lemnos Gallipoli memorial celebrated its tenth anniversary last weekend in a blazing sunlit winter day. Committee President, Lee Tarlamis OAM MP, said it was a fitting celebration of …
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Unemployment falls, 25,000 jobs added in July
Australia’s jobless rate has fallen to 4.2 per cent, but the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be overly concerned that the jobs market is tightening further. The 0.1 per cent …