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Greece Stuns Scotland 3-0, Secures Historic Promotion to Nations League A

The Greek National Team stunned Scotland with a 3-0 victory at Hampden Park on March 23, 2025, securing promotion to League A of the Nations League. Led by Ivan Jovanovic, Greece’s youthful squad—featuring standout performances from Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Karetsas, and Christos Tzolis—overturned an earlier defeat and cemented their place among Europe’s elite, sparking wild celebrations from players and fans alike.

The Rise of the Australian Milk Bar: A Cultural and Historical Legacy

The Rise of the Australian Milk Bar: A Cultural and Historical Legacy

The milk bar, a quintessential Australian institution pioneered by Greek migrant Mick Adams in 1932, emerged as a transformative force in popular culture during the Great Depression. Blending Greek dairy traditions with American soda fountain influences, it offered an affordable, egalitarian space that reshaped social habits and introduced the milkshake globally. This article explores its origins, evolution, and enduring legacy, alongside the historic Greek-Australian archive now preserved at the State Library of NSW.

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Parthenon Sculptures: “Negotiations for Reunification Have Progressed Like Never Before”

Negotiations for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures have advanced further than ever, with the reconstruction of the British Museum presenting a perfect moment for their return to Athens, where they belong, according to Marlene Godwin, chairwoman of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Scotland Fans in Greece Receive Emergency Alerts

Scotland football supporters in Piraeus, Greece, received urgent phone alerts to stay indoors as a fire broke out in nearby Tavros, just hours before their team’s Nations League clash with Greece. Despite thick smoke rising over Athens, the Tartan Army’s spirits remain high as they enjoy the local hospitality ahead of the 7:45 pm match.

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Greece Imposes Strict Building Limits on Small Towns to Halt Unregulated Expansion

A new presidential decree in Greece restricts the expansion of settlements with fewer than 2,000 residents, limiting village boundaries to areas developed before 1983 unless a scientifically backed population surge justifies growth—excluding tourism demand. Drafted by the Ministry of Environment amid a national urban planning overhaul, the measure reverses earlier attempts to legalize informal sprawl, following a Council of State ruling against unconstitutional zoning practices. While aiming to promote sustainable development, the decree has raised concerns among landowners and urban planners over its strict limits on rural housing expansion.

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Mitsotakis Addresses Key Issues at EU Summit: Cyprus Talks, Defense, and Migration Take Center Stage

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, highlighting critical agenda items including Cyprus reunification talks, European defense strategies, and immigration reforms. He welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s involvement in sustaining Cyprus discussions, praised the EU’s new defense fund and flexibility proposals aligning with Greek positions, and stressed the urgency of implementing a returns regulation to secure borders and expedite repatriations.