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Twitter down in Turkey as quake response criticism mounts
Twitter became inaccessible on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday as online criticism mounted of the government’s response to this week’s deadly earthquake. AFP reporters were unable to access the …
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Greek festivities across Melbourne and Sydney
The year has kicked off with a celebratory mood among Australia’s Greek community. Five major festivals are scheduled to take place this Sunday, February 12 in Melbourne, and Sydney. Last …
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Celebrating International Greek Language Day 2023
International Greek Language Day, established in 2017, is celebrated every year on February 9 to coincide with the commemoration of the birth of Constantine Cavafy, one of Greece’s most renowned …
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Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 12,000 – four Australians missing
President Tayyip Erdogan has admitted there are problems with his government’s initial response to a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the …
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Greek MPs bar jailed neo-Nazi from leading new party in election
Greece’s parliament on Wednesday approved a law barring the jailed ex-spokesman of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn from heading a new nationalist party in upcoming national elections. The move has been …
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Mitsotakis praises Greek disaster management teams working alongside Turkish rescuers
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis commended the ongoing efforts of rescue workers at the earthquake-stricken regions in Türkiye, in a tweet posted in Turkish on Tuesday evening (Greece time). “Images …
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Chronic health conditions less common among culturally and linguistically diverse Australians
In a report published earlier today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) people born in Australia from English-speaking backgrounds are more likely to suffer from chronic health …
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Famed dance choreographer Mary Nassibian laid to rest
Mary Nassibian (née Kouvari), the niece of French Actor and Performer George Guetary, and in her own right a famed and beloved dance instructor and choreographer in the Greek and …
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Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake
Australia will deploy a search and rescue team to assist in recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a team of 72 defence force …
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Musos Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi live in Australia
Internationally renowned Greek musicians Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi are coming to Melbourne for a one-night-only live performance combining Western musical culture and Eastern tradition. The virtuoso pianist, composer and …