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Greek PM wants EU aid for steel fence extension along Turkey border
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the European Union to “seriously consider” providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey. “I think …
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Greek police arrest dozens in major migrant smuggling case
Police in Greece on Friday said they had arrested more than 40 people allegedly involved in a network that had smuggled over 2,300 migrants in and out of the country. …
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Greece remands Pakistanis over alleged anti-Semitic plot: lawyer
Greece on Friday remanded into custody two Pakistani suspects accused of plotting an anti-Semitic attack after they testified before a magistrate, their lawyer said. The two men, aged 29 and …
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Clocks turn back for the end of daylight saving
Lucky folks across much of eastern Australia will welcome an extra hour of shut-eye as daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday. Clocks in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the …
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The Ecumenical Patriarchate defrocks ‘Papa Lefteris’
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) announced in a statement this afternoon that Fr Eleftherios Tatsis (known affectionately by his followers as ‘Papa Lefteris’) has been officially defrocked. Neos …
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Greek rail inspector detained over train disaster: court official
A Greek rail inspector was detained on Friday in connection with last month’s train disaster that killed 57 people, a court official said. The employee, a station manager supervisor, was …
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Biden marks Greek Independence Day with Tom Hanks and a Kokotas tribute
The annual Greek Independence Day function held at the United States’ White House returned this year to a positive reception. This special honour paid to Hellenism by the American government …
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“Hey Greece, where’s my passport?”
In what was an evening of robust discussion, as per Hellenic tradition, the non-for-profit organisation Greek Youth Generator (GYG) in association with Greece’s Consulate General in Melbourne hosted an event …
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Regional travellers set to save on daily fares
Victorian regional travellers could save up to $40 per trip as fare caps promised during the state election come into effect, but the opposition says the numbers don’t add up. …
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Mitsotakis: The Evros fence will be finished with or without EU funds
Prime Minister and leader of New Democracy Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Municipality of Pallini on Thursday, where he spoke with residents and shopkeepers in the central square of Gerakas. “Tomorrow …