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Greek PM calls May election amid outrage over train crash

Greece’s centre-right Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called a general election on May 21, in the aftermath of a train disaster that has reduced his party’s long-standing majority in opinion …

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Paddy Montgomery, the Irish Australian master of the Greek traditional instruments

There is something about traditional Greek folk music, that carries the identity of all regions; sounds that run deep in the veins of Hellenism. From, Thrace, to Northern Epirus, Thessaly, …

Life

Sweet and salty comedy: ‘Maple Syrup Souvlaki’

Having an ethnic background in Australia, can be a multi-flavoured experience. Montana Papadinis, Richard Meneses and Peter Josip are making their Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut, by “cooking up” some …

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The future of the Cypriot Community of Melbourne looks bright with the development of a new multipurpose building

The Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) may provide an interesting case-study for many smaller Greek communities grappling with the future of community properties, particularly as the post-war generation …

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Pope Francis meets Greece’s culture minister at the Vatican over the return of Parthenon fragments

Pope Francis received Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni at the Vatican on Monday, March 27. The meeting follows the reunification ceremony which took place on last Friday in Athens, seeing …

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Tsitsipas reaches fourth round of Miami Open

Third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas has beaten Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-3 4-6 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open, his first on-court action after a bye and walkover …

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A-League Men’s Wanderers re-sign captain Marcelo

The Western Sydney Wanderers have re-signed new club captain Marcelo through to the end of the 2023-24 A-League Men season. The Brazilian centre-back joined the Wanderers this season and has …

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Paris and Athens burn… again, and again, and again

Images of protest marches and violent riots in Paris and Athens have flooded our screens in Europe. First come massive strikes and protests, followed by violent clashes between the protestors …

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25 March 1821 celebrated majestically at Sydney University’s Great Hall

“The bond between Greeks and Australians remains strong as ever. There are many more stories waiting to be discovered and to be told, stories of camaraderie and self-sacrifice, well beyond …

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Ecuador friendly a pointer to the future for Socceroos

The Socceroos will field a team with an eye to the future when they attempt to cap off a successful post-World Cup homecoming with victory over Ecuador in Melbourne. Coach …

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