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MDLNY’s Ryan Serhant Spends Millions on Dream Home Renovation to Fit his Big Greek Family

Ryan’s Renovation’ is the new four-episode Bravo series captures the renovation of Ryan Serhant’s $8 million, 7,900 square foot Brooklyn brownstone, as he makes it large enough to house all of his Greek in-laws. To alleviate any reservations that his in-laws may have about the home, Ryan is prepared to try anything including putting garlic in the wall cavities as per the age-old Greek superstition to ward off evil spirits, as well as having the house blessed by an Orthodox priest.

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Strong Greek Women Inspiring Women: Award-Winning Zoom Real Estate’s Ana Mavridis

Her late Pappou always said, “Χωρίς Άννα δεν Σω” (without Ana I cannot live). Living by the valuable life lessons taught to her by her beloved Pappou helped to make Ana Mavridis, of award winning Zoom Real Estate in Burwood the incredible woman that she is today and her Pappou so proud. On Mother’s Day – a day that we honour the women who have helped others to become the strong and beautiful women that they are today – we tell Ana’s story.

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Musician, singer, songwriter George Karantonis: The remarkable story of Australia’s Greek Son

Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; “Xenos ekei, xenos kai edo, patrida nisi, to yiofiri ego” or “A stranger there, a stranger here too, homeland homeland, the adopted son”. GCT speaks to George about his amazing life’s journey from humble childhood, to becoming a member of famed band ‘Moda Blue’, his Opening Ceremony performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the song ‘Australia’ he composed at the request of late Archbishop Stylianos and, more recently, his historical rendition of the Greek Anthem as part of 200th Greek Independence Day celebrations.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends Greek Orthodox Easter service saying, “Christ is Risen”

Prime Minister of Australia ‘ScoMo’ attends Greek Orthodox Easter service saying, “Christ is Risen.” His Eminence Archbishop Makarios had his own special Easter message to the thousands of believers attending as he tells them, “Do not be afraid to state your Greek origin and your Orthodox faith.”

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Greek Singer Giorgos Tsalikis at Orthodox church in Australia holding the Epitafio

After Holy Friday mass in Australia last night, Tsalikis speaks to the congregation in an emotional address saying, “I am happy because the Greek have not lost their faith in Mary, God and Jesus. When I return to Greece I will tell everyone of another miracle…of what I experienced here today with you. God bless you all.  Kali Anastasi.”