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Australian Ambassador presents Battle of Crete commemorative coin to Greek President

Duncan presented Tassoulas with a commemorative coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.

Michael Mazis avoids jail but remains stranded in Turkey after Hagia Sophia verdict

The 43-day legal ordeal for two Greek-Australian families has reached a bittersweet milestone as an Istanbul court has delivered its verdict.

Greece’s Supreme Court challenges release of terrorist Alexandros Giotopoulos

Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor has challenged the conditional release of November 17 terrorist group leader Alexandros Giotopoulos.

Tensions rise as Turkish warplanes enter Greece’s airspace

Greece's airspace was violated by Turkish warplanes which triggered the second simulated dogfight of the year between Greek and Turkish military aircraft.

Melbourne man receives suspended sentence over Hagia Sophia flag incident

Two Greek tourists have been handed 10-month suspended prison sentences by a court in Istanbul over a flag incident inside Hagia Sophia.

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Opinion

‘Your turn to carry it forward’: Messages to future generations of Greek Australians

As The Greek Herald marks its centenary, prominent Greek Australians have penned letters to future generations.

Greek community leaders rally behind unity call over $119.5m Hellenic Village sale

Greek Australian community leaders have backed calls for unity over the $119.5 million Hellenic Village sale.

Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.

 

 

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