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Hard-right MP sworn in as Greece’s new Migration Minister amid EU subsidy scandal
A prominent hard-right lawmaker, Thanos Plevris, was sworn in on Monday as Greece’s new Minister for Migration and Asylum replacing Makis Voridis, who resigned amid a widening scandal over misuse …
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Personal Number now required for new Greek ID cards – Also available at diaspora consulates
As of Sunday, 29 June, individuals applying for a new police-issued identity card in Greece are now required to present a Personal Number, following the implementation of new identification procedures …
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Mitsotakis chairs cabinet amid OPEKEPE scandal and key policy presentations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is presiding over a full day of political developments on Monday, June 30, beginning with the swearing-in of newly appointed government members at 10am at the …
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Over 60,000 attend LEX’s hip-hop concert at Athens Olympic Stadium
More than 60,000 fans filled the “Wall of Nations” arena at Athens’ Olympic Stadium (OAKA) on Saturday night for what is being called one of the biggest concerts of the …
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Arthur Sinodinos becomes new Chair of United States Studies Centre
Arthur Sinodinos, former Australian Ambassador to the United States, has officially been revealed as the newest Chair of the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney. The …
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Alexander’s Journey: A triumph of Hellenic spirit and multicultural resonance
A full house at the Clocktower Centre gathered on 29 June for Alexander’s Journey, a dramatic oratorio written by Dean Kalimniou and staged by the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne under …
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Cyprus Community of SA President steps down after ten years of service
Professor Andreas Evdokiou has called it time as president of the Cyprus Community of South Australia, stepping down with his head held high after a decade of work in the …
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Greek island skies blackened with smoke from Izmir wildfires
Greece has felt the after-effects of massive wildfires in western coastal Smyrna with smoke stretching into the skies above many of its islands. The wildfires scorched several areas of Turkey …
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Greek-Chinese teen aces exams to enter top university in Athens
An 18-year-old from Volos in Greece, Enhui Pan, is among the top-performing candidates in this year’s Panhellenic university entrance exams, securing admission to the Athens top university. Enhui Pan was …
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Panagiotis Yiannoudes: The reel life of a cultural bridge
Panagiotis Yiannoudes, a successful cinema entrepreneur, was a bridge between Cyprus, Greece, and Australia. For decades, he brought films, the spirit of Hellenic culture to the Greek Australian diaspora, while …