August, 2019 - TA NEA

Alexander Iolas

For most people, the name Alexander Iolas means nothing, yet the tireless gallerist and collector contributed enormously to the careers of prolific contemporary artists, such as Andy Warhol, Max Ernst and René Magritte, essentially changing the shape of Modern Art. Born in…

7 August, 2019

GREECE

Drowning of three children on a day raise questions about pools safety

In two separate incidents, three youngsters drowned in swimming pools of hotels on the islands of Rhodes and Crete on a single day. An 8-year-old child drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel in Hersonissos on the island of Crete on…

7 August, 2019

GREECE

Greece records two deaths from West Nile virus

Greek health authorities disclosed on Thursday that Greece has experienced the first deaths this year from the West Nile virus. The two victims of the virus were both over the age of 80. The National Health Organization (EODY) did not say in…

7 August, 2019

GREECE

Forgotten sculpture of Alexander the Great found in Greek museum’s storage

An ancient sculpture of Alexander the Great was recently discovered in a Greek museum’s storage room, a leading archaeologist revealed recently on Facebook. Angeliki Kottaridi said the sculptural portrait of the Macedonian king had been forgotten for years in the warehouses of…

7 August, 2019

GREECE

Rare photo taken on 1895 Athens roof terrace brought to light

This extraordinary photo of a group of people relaxing around a table on the roof terrace of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) building in Athens was recently released by the Institute. The DAI says the photo was most likely taken in 1895,…

7 August, 2019

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Archbishop Makarios’ first visit to Melbourne

The new Archbishop of Australia, Makarios, has been visiting Melbourne for the first time since the takeover of his duties. He arrived at Melbourne airport last Saturday at 11 am where he was greeted by the Assistant Bishops Ezekiel and Iakovos, the…

7 August, 2019

AUSTRALIA

Coalition aims to lower domestic gas costs

The federal government has announced measures to lower domestic gas prices and secure supply, while putting pressure on states to remove bans on exploration. Businesses and households could find themselves with lower power bills as the federal government seeks to shore up…

7 August, 2019

COMMUNITY

Melbourne Greek Film Festival begins victoriously!

From award winning and acclaimed Greek Director Tassos Boulmetis (A Touch of Spice, Mythopathy), the heart-warming docudrama 1968 about the epic basketball game between A.E.K., Athens and Slavia of Prague (Czechoslovakia) will open the 26th Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival on Wednesday…

7 August, 2019

AUSTRALIA

Plans to tighten character test put tens of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation

Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visa cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. A government proposal to tighten the character test will make it easier to deport tens of thousands of migrants, including New Zealanders who have…

7 August, 2019

TRAVEL

Patmos – The Sacred Land of the Aegean

In ancient mythology, Patmos was an island under the sea. Goddess Artemis often visited a mainland across the shore from Patmos, called Caria There she met the moon goddess Selene, that shed her light on the ocean, presenting the sunken island of…

7 August, 2019

SPORTS

Australia crushes England by 251 runs on back of Nathan Lyon masterclass

Nathan Lyon has bowled Australia to a rollicking victory in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, taking six wickets on day five to secure a 251-run win. It marked the first time Australia has won the opening game of an away Ashes…

7 August, 2019

SPORTS

Manchester City defeat Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

Manchester City have struck an early blow for the forthcoming English Premier League campaign as they beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to win the FA Community Shield after an absorbing contest had finished 1-1 at Wembley. Former Liverpool player Raheem Sterling gave…

7 August, 2019

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Alexander Iolas

Drowning of three children on a day raise questions about pools safety

Greece records two deaths from West Nile virus

Forgotten sculpture of Alexander the Great found in Greek museum’s storage

Rare photo taken on 1895 Athens roof terrace brought to light

Archbishop Makarios’ first visit to Melbourne

Coalition aims to lower domestic gas costs

Melbourne Greek Film Festival begins victoriously!

Plans to tighten character test put tens of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation

Patmos – The Sacred Land of the Aegean

Australia crushes England by 251 runs on back of Nathan Lyon masterclass

Manchester City defeat Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

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