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The Authentic Marathon Swim returns for a second year
The Authentic Marathon Swim returns after its historical revival for a second consecutive year at Artemision. Amateur and professional swimmers from Greece and abroad will have the opportunity to enjoy …
Greece confirms 2,215 new coronavirus cases
Greece confirmed 2,215 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours of which 15 were identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on …
Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial restored – and protectors rewarded
Melbourne’s iconic Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial which stands in the leafy Lemnos Square in bayside Albert Park has been restored to its former glory. It was reported in Neos Kosmos that …
What the olive means to Greeks and Italians
Victoria’s Channel 31 announced that they will play two documentaries that author/filmmaker Billy Cotsis made with London/Adelaide resident Basil Genimahaliotis. The first will be featured on Sunday, titled Magna Graecia: …
British Museum appoints a curator to research history of Parthenon Marbles and other contested objects
Greeks have been contesting the British Museum’s ownership of the Parthenon marbles since the 19th century, and a new appointment will explore the country’s claims. The new role of the …
Sinking under love’s heavy burden and needlework on Valentine’s Day
I BELIEVE in romance. Just ask the past four men I dated. They came with me – but not all at the same time – on my life’s journey to …
Heartbreak as Victoria goes into a five day lockdown
Victorian’s will have to get creative with some in-home Valentine’s Day plans as the state locks down for five days. Five new positive coronavirus cases related to the Melbourne Airport …
DHHS ups its testing efforts in Sunbury area as two new hotel cases announced
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) has said it was increasing its testing efforts with “more hours, more sites, more staff, more resources and more text messages” being …
Funding sought to commemorate Imbros’ Role in Australia’s Anzac Story
The Imvrians Society of Melbourne has embarked on a world first – to create an exhibition that will commemorate the role of their home island in Australia’s Anzac story and …
Olympian Sofia Bekatorou’s sexual abuse allegations spark public outcry and resignation
A senior Greek sporting official has quit following sexual abuse allegations made by Sofia Bekatorou, one of Greece’s top female Olympians. Gold and Bronze medal winner Ms Bekatorou went public …