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Sydney pays tribute to Greek Independence Day
Today, Sydney is hosting the annual commemoration of Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of Greece’s historic March 25th Revolution. The event, organised by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia …
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1821 Revolution special: The Mistress of Spetses – an extract
The Mistress of Spetses – a historical novel is set during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and chronicles the life of Laskarina Bouboulina—the first female admiral who led a fleet …
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Melbourne celebrates Greek Independence Day with parade and ceremonies
Melbourne is dressed in blue and white today as the city honours the 204th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. The day is marked with a series of solemn …
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Santorini set to welcome visitors with renewed confidence for the tourism season
Santorini, is fully prepared to welcome visitors for the new tourism season. The island’s infrastructure is operating smoothly, and local authorities have assured that both residents and tourists can enjoy …
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A feast for the fast: Chora’s Easter celebration of Hellenic culinary living heritage
Chora – The Heart of Northcote hosted a nistisimo (fasting) dinner on Thursday March 20, curated by celebrated cookbook author Meni Valle. Over 100 guests gathered in the Axion Estin …
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Nafplio mourns as it farewells Greek Australian magnate Nikos Andrianakos
An Exodios Akolouthia (Funeral Rite Liturgy) for Nikos Andrianakos was held in Nafplio, accompanied by the Nafplio Philharmonic Orchestra and attended by family, friends, and local dignitaries. His casket was …
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Nick Politis tears up at gala event urging everyone to keep supporting those in need
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia celebrated ten years of the Greek Diaspora’s generosity and deep connection with Greece at a gala dinner held at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney last …
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Karalis soars to silver in thrilling world indoor pole vault final
Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis won a third world indoor pole vault title in Nanjing on Saturday after a gripping, high-class battle with Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis. Duplantis vaulted a best of 6.15 …
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“Sydney, we gave you a good war”: Kambosos Jr denies Wyllie world title shot
George Kambosos Jr has secured another world title shot after surviving a fierce test with a unanimous points win over gallant countryman Jake Wyllie in an epic super-lightweight showdown in …
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Trump revokes legal status of 530,000 migrants
President Donald Trump’s administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, the latest expansion of his crackdown on immigration. The …