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Site of Alexander the Great’s famous battle with Ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great and his forces fought the Battle of Granicus against the Persian Empire in Çanakkale, Turkey. A team of archaeologists, …
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What’s On February 8-23: A season of festivals promoting culture, music, film, history and flavour
VIC TWO HOMELANDS Both a commemoration of war and a celebration of community. Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, six senior Australian Greek Cypriots give emotional eyewitness accounts …
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Antipodes Festival set to take over Melbourne
The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment. The festival, organised by the Greek Community of …
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Melbourne group on mission to uncover historical archives on the Greek island of Ithaca
Upon returning from her Ithacan holidays last year, Vicky Kapourelakos showed her mother a document “that brought her to tears”. It was the birth certificate of her mum’s brother who …
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Ferocious Kambosos Jr eyes new challenge, fresh glories
Hungry as ever, George Kambosos Jr has eyes only for his next rival as he chases a place in Australian boxing history alongside the great Jeff Fenech. “Ferocious” Kambosos returns …
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Sewing the past into the future: Evie is stitching heritage into swimwear
Meet 24-year-old Evie Ganikis, who is hand-sewing bikinis in her Yiayia’s basement for her brand Doxxia Swim. Four years ago, when struggling to find bathers that were size inclusive, she …
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‘We’re not afraid’: Santorini residents brave tremors to stay put
From her balcony overlooking one of the world’s most stunning sea views, Santorini resident Chantal Metakides insisted she would not join the scores fleeing the earthquakes shaking the popular Greek …
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Late screamer guides Olympiacos into Greek Cup semi-finals
A wonder strike from youngster Christos Mouzakitis has helped Olympiacos knock their archenemy out of the Greek Cup, securing a berth in the semi-finals where they now await AEK. The …
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Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in ‘landmark’ deal
Public hospitals and health services will receive $1.7 billion in extra funding to help save more lives. Anthony Albanese revealed this money would increase the federal government’s contribution to public …
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Turkey reacts to Greece’s Eurovision 2025 entry amid historical controversy
Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2025, the song “Asteromata” performed by Klaudia, has sparked reactions in Turkey over its alleged historical references. The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) has announced …