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On this day August 27, 1829 first Greeks step foot in AustraliaThe first confirmed Greeks to step foot on Australian soil were a group of seven sailors from Hydra who were transported to New South Wales to serve a sentence for piracy that was given to them by a British naval court.They arrived in Australia on August 27, 1829. The sailors were convicted in Malta on charges of piracy and were eventually pardoned, but two decided to stay and settle.
Nadine Dorries resigns as Tory MP with scathing attack on Rishi Sunak
Snoring before age 50 is a health ‘red flag’, experts suggestDoctors warn that snoring should be treated as a health ‘red flag’ Young adults who snore at night have a significantly higher risk of having a stroke and developing heart disease when they get older, a study has warned.Doctors have said that snoring should be treated as a “red flag” among adults below the age of 50. The study found that young adults who snore are 60 per cent more likely to develop a stroke when they reach middle age, and five times more likely to develop a heart rhythm disorder.
Unconfirmed: body of a female, believed local Greek aged approximately 70 years, found this morning on Agios Konstantinos beach near Davgata.
More than 600 firefighters, backed by aircraft, struggle to contain wildfiresMore than 600 firefighters, including reinforcements from several European countries and backed by a fleet of water-dropping planes and helicopters, were battling three major wildfires in Greece Sunday, two of which have been raging for days.
Greece is one of the most expensive countries for alcoholic beverages* It is in 3rd place among the 27 EU Member States.