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Lessons from history: Massive spending in a crisis brought bloody consequences in ancient Athens
The jump in federal spending in response to the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic is not a new idea. Nearly 2,500 years ago, the people of ancient Athens had a …
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How to avoid a coronavirus debt crisis? Issue a new type of government bonds linked to GDP
The range of forecasts about how the coronavirus will affect the world economy is so wide that you question their usefulness. For example, the IMF predicts that the UK will …
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Five possible reasons for Greece’s rise from ‘black sheep’ to a shining example in its handling of the coronavirus crisis
Greeks, the rebels of the European Union during the debt crisis, turned into model citizens for once doing exactly as they are told, united in their battle against a global …
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Australia’s PM Scott Morrison’s Easter message for Orthodox Christians
For Christians, Easter represents a time of reflection and renewal, as we remember the sacrifice of Christ, His resurrection and the divine story of redemption. This year we will celebrate …
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The viewpoint of a Greek backpacker in Australia during the global pandemic
I must say I am a little bit confused. The prime minister is ordering all backpackers who can’t support themselves financially to leave the country, while on the other hand …
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Is vanity more important than safety? Hairdressers’ open letter to ministers
Dear Ministers, The Australian Hairdressing Council represents all stakeholders in the hairdressing industry. Over the past few weeks our industry has been waiting for the Government directive for our industry …
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Coronavirus: good outcomes from a bad situation
“Never allow a crisis to go to waste.” – Rahm Emanuel, chief-of-staff to US president Barack Obama Much will be written about the devastating affects of coronavirus on the world: …
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Beware the barrenness of … a busy life
On Thursday 12 March, Scott Morrison fronted the cameras with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and addressed the nation. They announced a $17.6 billion stimulus package that, in their best estimate, would …
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Kostas Vlasis sends Easter wishes to the diaspora
Dear compatriots and Greeks everywhere, this year’s Holy Week is definitely different from any other year. Under normal circumstances, during these Holy Days we meet in the churches, so that …
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Decisions, decisions: Dealing with uncertainty from antiquity to modern times – and coronavirus is no exception
Assume you’re on a game show and you are asked to pick one out of three doors and win whatever is behind it. You know that behind one door is …