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Greece launches personal number on new ID cards
Greece has undergone a shift on its ID cards with the introduction of mandatory personal numbers which will be used instead of their Tax ID or Greek social security number …
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Friends and family say ‘goodbye’ to Nick Andrianakos one last time
The funeral of prominent businessman and philanthropist Nick Andrianakos was held on Tuesday at Saint Nektarios in Fawkner. His children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends and family all said their final …
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Turkish hardliners demand revocation of Archbishop Elpidophoros’s passport
A leading proponent of Turkey’s expansionist “Blue Homeland” doctrine has called for the revocation of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s Turkish passport and his ban from entering Turkey. Erol Kara, a …
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Sakkari records comeback win in Charleston opener
Maria Sakkari has won her opening match at the Charleston Open with a straight set win over Marina Stakusic 6-3, 6-2. The Greek found herself down 0-3, 0-30 before finding …
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PRONIA issues statement on recent Greek seniors federation meeting
PRONIA has stressed they will continue to support the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria in an official statement following the chaotic events from last Friday. …
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Australia’s time difference with Greece to be seven hours as daylight savings end on Sunday
Residents of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory will turn their clocks back one hour this Sunday, April 6, as daylight saving time officially …
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Paros and Mykonos hit hard as torrential rains in Cyclades turn roads into rivers
Severe storms swept through the Cyclades on Monday, March 31, causing widespread destruction on islands such as Mykonos and Paros. The heavy rainfall, which fell in a short period, led …
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Foreign property rush in Greece: The ‘silent settlement’ debate
There is seemingly a growing interest of foreign investment in properties across Greece due to a legislative gap dating back to 2011, with thousands of Turkish applicants notably awaiting permanent …
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Screening and discussion of Raftopoulos film Voices in Deep
The Ithacan Historical Society are hosting a screening of Jason Raftopoulos’s 2023 film Voices in Deep, followed by a discussion between the director and a practicing artist. Award-winning director Raftopoulos …
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Aaron Zerefos acquires Fresco Beverages
Greek Australian entrepreneur and speed racer Aaron Zerefos has expanded his hold on the Australian drink distribution market with the acquisition of Fresco Beverages. Fresco Beverages is the latest addition …