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Female transgender athletes banned from women’s cycling
Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will no longer be able to compete in women’s races. The decision of the world cycling governing body, UCI, came after American rider …
Dialogue –
Diatribe: When you are brothers with the Greek
Once upon a time, a young Turk, working as a press attaché in the Turkish Embassy in London, began to feel homesick. Post-war 1947 London, still reeling after the bombings …
Dialogue –
Dissecting the proposed bill to lift voting restrictions for Greeks abroad
In view of the public consultation, which ends on Monday July 17th, about the bill to lift voting restrictions for Greek citizens living abroad, who are already enrolled on the …
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Europe’s largest casino opens in Cyprus
The largest casino resort in Europe opened on the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Tuesday, with the authorities hoping it will attract an extra high-spending 300,000 tourists annually. The …
Dialogue –
Why Australians are likely to say ‘no’ to the Voice… and why this should make us sad
I want to begin by clearly stating that I am a strong supporter of voting ‘yes’ to the upcoming Referendum about the Voice to Parliament. I support the ‘yes’ vote …
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Acropolis closes at hottest hours amid Greece heatwave
The Athens Acropolis, Greece’s top tourist attraction, closed during the hottest hours on Friday and may well close again Saturday as the country wilts under a heatwave. Access to the …
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Harry Kane on pre-season tour with Postecoglou’s Spurs
Harry Kane has been included in Tottenham’s pre-season tour to Asia and Australia as the London side’s boss Ange Postecoglou gets his first chance to see the team in competitive …
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Hotel that blocks view of Acropolis ordered to demolish top floors
Greece’s highest court has ruled that an Athens hotel must demolish its two top floors because it restricts the view of the Acropolis. Coco-Mat Athens BC, which is located at …
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Doctor found guilty of malpractice after previously inheriting millions
A Sydney doctor who inherited $24 million from a patient after a lengthy legal battle in May with the deceased man’s ex-business partner, friends and The Salvation Army, has been …
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Greek Australians living with parents into their thirties
Young people are increasingly living with their parents well into their thirties, a recent report found. The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), using the Census from 2006, 2011, 2016 …