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Mykonos: Second Most Popular Destination for Australians 2015
Mykonos is the second most popular destination for Australians who are planning on traveling in 2015, according to a survey conducted by Skyscanner.
The travel industry giant, recorded all the destinations that people are searching for through the company’s website....
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30th Anniversary Since Thessaloniki-Melbourne Twinning
People at the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Melbourne were moved when Greek-Jewish Maria Curtis told the story about how she survived the Holocaust, in the presence of Thessaloniki Mayor, Yiannis Boutaris.
The 91-year-old woman was born in Thessaloniki but during...
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Greek-Australian Entrepreneur Invests in Luxury Car Production
A Greek-Australian entrepreneur might be able to revive Australia's automotive industry.
By 2017, most major automotive companies that are currently operating in Australia, such as Holden, Ford and Toyota, are expected to leave Australia and move their business to Asia, where production costs...
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Thessaloniki Mayor Boutaris to Visit Melbourne
Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris is expected to arrive in Melbourne, Australia, on November 21. During his visit, the Mayor will attend celebrations for the 30th anniversary since the two cities' twinning.
Furthermore, he is scheduled to visit the Jewish Holocaust...
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Kyrgios, Lassila, Longinidis Nominated for Sport Australia Hall of Fame Award
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios, Lydia Lassila and Stan Longinidis were the Greek-Australian athletes nominated for the Don Award by Sports Australia Hall of Fame Committee.
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Greek-Australian Beats Weight Loss Record
Greek-Australian Jordan Tirekidis broke Australia’s weight loss record by losing 204 kg in a year, through the method of sleep hypnosis. His story was broadcasted on yesterday’s episode of “A Current Affair” on Channel 9.
Just two years ago, Jordan...
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Greeks Rescue Historic Building in Melbourne
Loco Hall, a historic building in North Melbourne that was originally built in 1914, was saved thanks to the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne “O Kolokotronis.”
During its 100 years of operation, the building has served as a movie theater and the Locomotive Association...
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Greek Tourism Organization, Promo Video Infuriates Australia
Australian media is far from happy with Greece's National Tourism Organization's (EOT) latest promotion video entitled "Visit Greece: Gods Myths, Heroes" in which an Australian landmark -- the infamous beach of the Twelve Apostles -- is featured. "The Greeks...
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Golden Dawn MEP Suspends Visit to Australia After Visa Delays
A member of the European Parliament for the Greek far-right party Golden Dawn has suspended his scheduled visit to Australia due to visa delays. This was announced earlier today by the party's Australian branch spokesman, Ignatius Gavriilidis.
According to Golden Dawn, the...
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2014 Dimitria Festival to Take Place in Oakleigh
The annual Macedonian Glendi of Oakleigh, Australia, which will take place on Sunday, November 16, will signal the close of this year's Dimitria celebrations, an event organized by the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne.
Thousands of Greek Diaspora members will arrive...