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Weather expert says ‘polar bomb’ could hit Greece

Since mid-Deecember temperatures in mountainous areas in northern Greece have been dipping to almost -10 degrees Celsius, according to the Athens National Observatory’s Meteo service. The lowest temperatures were recorded …

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Six arrested as new suspect in teen’s gang rape comes forward

The lawyer of a 17-year-old boy wanted by police in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old fellow schoolboy in the suburb of Ilion said on Wednesday (Greece …

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Farewell Vangelis and Irene Papas: 2022’s notable deaths

From Queen Elizabeth II to the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, here are some of 2022’s most notable deaths. January – 6: SIDNEY POITIER, 94, American movie star, the first …

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Turkish court upholds rights leader’s life sentence

A Turkish appellate court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a leading critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan whose jailing has added to tensions in Ankara’s uneasy ties with the …

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Victoria’s Myki system could be scrapped

Victoria’s myki tap and pay system could be scrapped by the end of next year, with the state treasurer acknowledging the public transport cards are not up to global standards. …

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Vehicle ban for Australia’s oldest street

Wheelchairs and matchbox cars will soon be the only four-wheelers heading north on Australia’s oldest street after the raging success of pandemic-induced outdoor dining accelerated change. Cars and trucks won’t …

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Kyrgios wants apology from critics

Nick Kyrgios believes his doubters owe him an apology for criticising his decision to withdraw from the United Cup on the day before the pre-Australian Open team tournament began. Kyrgios …

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Theofania 2023: The race for the cross is back on

The Blessing of the Waters returns to Melbourne after two years of Covid-related restrictions. The official liturgy will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Epiphany in …

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Andrea Michaels MP: South Australia’s wineries welcome tariff cuts on exports to India

A “groundbreaking” trade agreement between Australia and India came into effect as of today removing tariffs on the vast majority of local exports, bringing the two nations’ economies closer together. …

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And the 2023 ‘flouri’ goes to…

The most festive baking season is on, with most homes in Greece and the diaspora setting out to prepare their vasilopita, the Greek good luck cake for New Years Eve. …

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