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“Proud to have been part of it”: Chris Despotakis reflects on first NUGAS trip to Greece

The First NUGAS (National Union Greek Australian Students) trip to Greece in 1977. Picture: Chris Despotakis

Auction at Nick Bourdaniotis’ Evzones exhibition in Canberra raises $15,000 for Greek school

Resplendent photographs of the Greek Presidential Guard, known as Evzones, standing proudly in front of renowned monuments such as the Parthenon, the Tomb of...

Farewell to Pavlos Samios: an artist and a gentleman

By George Vardas Pavlos Samios was a dreamer.   He translated his dreams into incredible works of art fusing modernism, Byzantine aesthetics and surrealism with his own love...

Two dead as rare snow snowfall blankets Greece, vaccinations halted in Greek capital

Two people died in Greece on Tuesday as heavy snowfall not seen in years and gale-force winds lashed the country, disrupting road and sea...

UK’s mutated COVID-19 strain detected in Greece as the lockdown is extended

Four cases of the fast-spreading COVID-19 variant, first identified in the UK, have been diagnosed in Greece, according to reports by Greek news networks...

No cafes, no tourists: Virus empties streets of old Athens

It’s been a while since visitors to Greece sought out souvenirs in Athens’ oldest neighbourhood. The winding streets of Plaka, laid out long before the...

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South Melbourne FC defeat Tahiti United in OFC Pro League clash

A late free-kick secured South Melbourne FC a 2–1 victory over Tahiti United in a dramatic Match Day 2 clash at the OFC Pro League.

Mediterranean diet health benefits update with new info

By Lisa Radinovsky from Greek Liquid Gold. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have earned it widespread fame, from social media and TV to cookbooks and...

Rare 3rd millennium BC burial discovered during excavations in Rafina, Attica

A highly significant Early Bronze Age pithos burial, dating from 3200 to 2000 BC, has been uncovered in Rafina.

Greece rolls out digital passport system to speed up applications and boost security

Greece has introduced a new digital platform that modernises the way passport applications are processed.

From Kythera to Boston: The Greek pianist setting fire to classical music

Kyriakopoulos has already carved out a career that places him amongst the most promising Greek pianists with international acclaim.