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Final day for postal voting registration in the European elections with just 745 Greeks from Oceania signed up
A total of 745 Greeks from Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) have registered as of last Saturday on the epistoliki.ypes.gov.gr platform to vote by mail in the European elections on …
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Diatribe: The spirit of Byron
“Lord Byron’s portrait on the wall And the cast iron statuette With folded arms and eyes bent low, Cocked hat and melancholy brow.” – Pushkin, Eugene Onegin Only the initiated …
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One man dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
Greece’s coastguard said on Sunday it had found the body of a man believed to have drowned when a migrant boat sank near the island of Samos. It said 25 …
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Greek myths illuminate universal emotions for West Australian Opera
Greek myths are not just tales about gods, heroes, and monsters of ancient Greece. They have influenced art and literature in both Eastern and Western cultures, offering insights still relevant …
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PAOK stays alive in title race after five-goal thriller with AEK
PAOK has kept their premiership dreams intact after scoring a crucial victory in the derby with AEK, giving them hope as we approach the final matches of the season. The …
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Kon Vatskalis preparing for handover of presidency at Council of Capital City Lord Mayors
The Greek-born Lord Mayor of Darwin, Kon Vatskalis, will be stepping down as president of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM). Marking the end of his tenure in …
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Australia’s Greek churches mark the start of Megali Evdomada
Church attendance on Palm Sunday exceeded expectations in Melbourne and reportedly across Australia with young and old forming lines outside some churches. Thousands of faithful gathered for the morning service …
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Trio of women behind Greek Easter lunch at Golden Fleece Hotel
Lunch goers at a South Melbourne venue are expected to witness first-hand the passing of Greek traditions to the younger generation. According to organisers at the Golden Fleece Hotel, the …
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Hellenic link to Australian war veterans honoured on Anzac Day
Dozens of Hellenic RSL members participated in the Melbourne parade commemorating Australia’s war efforts on Anzac Day. Victorians lined the city’s streets on Thursday to see the march including veterans …
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‘Lord of the rings’ Petrounias crowned European champion – again
Greek Gold Olympian Lefteris Petrounias made history on Friday after a spectacular performance that won him his seventh gold medal on still rings at the 2024 European Championships, in Rimini, …