Melbourne hosts a Greek sporting extravaganza at the 2025 Greek Herald Cup
By Takis Triadafillou and Andriana Simos
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January 20, 2025 Kaiti Grey, iconic Greek singer, dies at 100
Legendary Greek singer Kaiti Grey, a key figure in folk music, has died at 100.
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EUROPE
January 20, 2025 Deputy MP wants Italian trains back on track
ROME – After a week of severe disruptions on Italy’s railways, Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has announced plans to urgently address parliament.
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HISTORY
January 20, 2025 20 January 2025: This day in history
1265: First English Parliament summoned other than by royal command, in this instance by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Meets in Westminster Hall. 1841: China cedes Hong Kong to the British during the First Opium War 1921: Republic of Turkey is declared from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire 1942: Nazi officials hold the […]
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WORLD
January 19, 2025 TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in
TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning “you can’t use TikTok for now”. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he […]
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CYPRUS
January 19, 2025 US Cypriots cut Vasilopita
The Association of Asgata in America brought its members together with its annual Vasilopita Party, sharing warmth and happiness on this special day. Santa Claus brought gifts for the children 🎅
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 19, 2025 Gather ‘All Together’ for a vibrant weekend at the Semaphore Greek Festival
The Semaphore Greek Festival is set to kick off tomorrow, bringing vibrant Greek culture and tradition to South Australia’s beloved Semaphore Foreshore on Saturday, January 18, and Sunday, January 19, 2025.
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TOURISM
January 19, 2025 Greece among top five destinations for Europeans
Greece ranks very high in the preferences of the major European markets from which the country attracts travelers; however, competition with Spain and other countries such as Portugal and Croatia is intensifying.
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EUROPE
January 19, 2025 Former Catalan president threatens to topple Sánchez’s government
MADRID – Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday that his government could face collapse if he fails to deliver on promises made to Catalan separatist forces.
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HISTORY
January 19, 2025 19 January 2025: This day in history
379: Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths 1812: After a ten-day siege, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, orders British soldiers of the Light and Third Divisions to storm Ciudad Rodrigo during the Peninsular War 1883: The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, […]
