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PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’

Anthony Albanese has had “warm and engaging” talks with the outgoing US president, exchanging gifts with Joe Biden at his personal home ahead of a summit focusing on strategic partnerships …

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UPDATE: Greek Australian dual national arrested for the 1977 Easey Street murders has been named

The man arrested in Italy over the 1977 “Easey Street murders” of two women in Melbourne has been identified by the Herald Sun as 65-year-old Perry Kouroumblis. Suzanne Armstrong, 28, …

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Neos Kosmos and the Greek Community of Melbourne offer 4 double passes for the Greek Film Festival premiere

The 2024 Greek Film Festival is ready to captivate audiences with a unique selection of films and documentaries celebrating Greek culture. Neos Kosmos and the Greek Community of Melbourne are …

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Ex-Italian PM’s grandson returns ancient vase to Greece

The grandson of a former Italian prime minister has returned to Greece an ancient vase presented as a state gift over 70 years ago, the Greek culture ministry said Friday. …

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Stefana: the integral part of the wedding ceremony

There are a number of euphemisms to describe getting married. One can get hitched, be wed, tie the knot, walk down the aisle, or exchange vows. In Greek, one can …

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Aussie Kokkinakis outplayed by Tsitsipas in Laver Cup

Thanasi Kokkinakis has been soundly beaten on his Laver Cup debut in Berlin as the Australian giant killer sought to repeat his shock US Open triumph over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Kokkinakis, …

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The revival of the ‘gaida’ a highlight of this weekend’s Greek traditional youth music festival

Tim Mandilas is one of the army of volunteers – who makes #folkGRooves festival a reality. “I respect the younger dancers and musicians that will perform live at this year’s …

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Should Greece regrow forests lost in wildfires?

The loss of Greek forests due to worsening wildfires has sparked a debate on whether the government should plant more trees – that could provide fuel for future fires – …

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Farewell to a Lonsdale Street Icon: The sweet legacy of Melbourne’s ‘International Cakes’ to close

If walls could talk, International Cakes (To Diethnes), located in the heart of Melbourne, would tell endless stories of the Greeks who first arrived in Australia, the families they built, …

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On the trail of Greek food in Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia

In a remote part of Asia, one can find Greek culture. I reflected upon this as I sat on the top floor of the Hotel Caravelle Saigon, listening to Cuban …

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