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Greece leads EU effort to aid Turkey’s earthquake victims

Greek airports across the nation from Sparta to Athens, are busy loading aid from the Greek government for earthquake devastated parts of Turkey. Greece is sending thousands of tents, beds …

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Panathinaikos seals crucial victory against Aris to remain first as AEK makes light work of Levadiakos

The “Trifylli” secured a mighty success over Aris in what could be a pivotal moment for their title challenge, with the result keeping AEK at bay temporarily after they themselves …

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Ancient Greece, to Rome and Crete – celebrating St Valentine and Eros

Saint Valentine, the patron saint of love, is celebrated by the Catholic Church every February 14 as a reminder of affection between romantic partners, friends, and family. But where did …

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From the first Greek woman in Australia in 1835, to the 900 Greek brides who arrived by ship in 1957

Last Sunday the commemorative event organised by Pnevmatiki Estia Ellinidon at the Hellenic Museum, Melbourne’s Greek community honoured the history of the Begona, a ship which on February 12, 1957 …

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Consensus was the order of the day at the Greek Community of Melbourne AGM

A significant turnout (over 250 members) and general consensus were the main features of the annual general meeting of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) which took place on Sunday …

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A night with Foundas

I thought I should share this about George Foundas, the great, Greek actor on the anniversary of his passing. These days celebrating giants is rare. We’re so inundated with inclusion, …

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Neos Kosmos: 66 years young

Neos Kosmos celebrates it’s 66th anniversary today and remains the most significant voice of, and for, Australian Hellenism. The first article I wrote for Neos Kosmos was in 1987, for …

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Large parish fests in Melbourne and Sydney dominate weekend events [Photos]

It was an action-packed weekend for Greek Melburnians with four large parish events, as Sydneysiders gathered for what was promised to be ‘Australia’s biggest Greek BBQ’ at the Greek Summer …

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Thanos Petrelis rocked the crowd in Melbourne [Photos]

Greek singer Thanos Petrelis performed to a sellout crowd on the weekend in Melbourne ahead of what was meant to be his final show in Canberra on Friday. But the …

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Turkey-Syria disaster: Are Greeks supporting earthquake diplomacy?

The horrific 6 February earthquakes that killed over 40,000 people along the Turkish-Syria border led to an international outpouring of generosity and assistance. Greece has been at the forefront of …

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