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Greece

New proposal leads to further party talks
15 May 2012

President Karolos Papoulias proposed that parties discuss the possibility of supporting an administration of “personalities,” or technocrats and respected political figures with broad appeal.
Papoulias to now attempt to form coalition government
14 May 2012

Pasok leader Evangelos Venizelos on Saturday returned a mandate to form a government, after failing to come up with coalition partners, following a meeting with President Karolos Papoulias.
No reform, no aid, says ECB
14 May 2012

"Greece will not receive any more financial aid if it does not stick to the agreed bailout deal", European Central Bank policymaker and head of Germany's Bundesbank Jens Weidmann was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Parties struggling to reach a deal
14 May 2012

Greece’s chances of forming a unity government that would negate the need for new elections were hanging by a thread on Sunday night after a long day of talks between President Karolos Papoulias and party leaders foundered on disagreements between the groups

Cypriot president says he will not seek re-election
15 May 2012

Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias said that he would not seek re-election next year, citing the deadlock in United Nations-mediated talks to reunify the divided island.
Energy alliance for Greece, Israel and Cyprus
6 Mar 2012

Athens to sign cooperation memorandum, search for hydrocarbon quantities in the Aegean too.
Cyprus parliament rebukes Downer
6 Feb 2012

The Cyprus parliament has taken the unusual step of rebuking United Nations envoy Alexander Downer over perceived bias that it says is hindering long-running talks to reunify the divided island.

Spain and France feeling Greek euro contagion
13 May 2012

Spain and France came under intense pressure from the European Commission on Friday to deepen their deficit cuts as anxiety mounted over Greece's ability to stay in the euro zone.
Einstein's complete archives go online
25 Mar 2012

Albert Einstein's complete archives - from personal correspondence with half a dozen lovers to notebooks scribbled with his groundbreaking research - are going online for the first time.
Toulouse siege ends in gunman's death
25 Mar 2012

The Toulouse shooting suspect, Mohamed Merah, has died after police stormed his flat, ending a 32-hour siege.

Greek Australian barrister defends $8m KFC case
4 May 2012

A case in the NSW Supreme Court has seen the fast food giant KFC being ordered to pay $8.3 million in compensation to a young girl poisoned by a chicken wrap.

Aussies train up Greek lifesavers
17 May 2012

With only a little over half of Greek beaches manned by lifesavers, one Gold Coaster is doing his best to educate Greeks on swimming between the flags.
Greek studies get a $450,000 push start at CDU
16 May 2012

The 'Guardians of Greek' program at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) has raised $450,000 to promote the expansion of Greek Studies in Australia's top end.
Spartels gets top Kazzie honour
16 May 2012

Michael Spartels has been named Kastellorizian of the year for his distinguished service to the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria, spanning almost four decades.

Trivia night for cancer
17 May 2012

Trivia night for cancer is on again! Enjoy a night filled with fun prizes, delicious mezes and a tad of healthy rivalry as all vie for the title of trivia master.
Back to school for Box Hill elderly
15 May 2012

A new initiative by Box Hill Greek Orthodox Community sees the elderly get a change to attend English Language Classes run by Oxford College.