Australia
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Synaxis, an Assembly of Bishops to decide on the way forth for the Archdiocese
The 11th Synaxis (Assembly) of Bishops of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia was held from 22-23 November in Sydney, under the Presidency of Archbishop Makarios of Australia. A number of …
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Moreland Council: Should it adopt a Greek Name?
Moreland City Council is set to change its name following the link of its name to an 18th century Jamaican sugar plantation where hundreds of slaves were kept. Indigenous elders …
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Visa changes to support Australia’s reopening with more skilled migrants and international students
The Morrison Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in Australia and for international students to return. Australia’s Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Minister …
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Love of language and people drives Cath to learn Modern Greek
Love of the language and Greek culture brought Cath Edwards to La Trobe University to enrol in its Modern Greek language programme. She was drawn to learning other languages since …
Greek Film Society Sydney’s AGM is set for early December
The Greek Film Society Sydney (GFSS) is inviting members of the society and their friends to the annual general meeting (AGM) on the evening of 9 December as it looks …
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The Greek-Jewish War that became a bridge between us
Melburnians from diverse cultures will come together to share the light and focus on what unites this great city. Pillars of Light with the support of LiveNation will present a …
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Some priests continue to oppose vaccinations despite Archbishop Makarios’ support
In recent weeks, Neos Kosmos has received a number of complaints by readers who have stated that some priests have expressed their opposition to the vaccine mandate. Neos Kosmos has …
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‘A fire was burning at St Basil’s’: Court hears array of failures to protect residents
The level of responsibility burdening management, the state and federal government and private actors involved in the St Basil’s tragedy remains to be determined. But one thing has become clear …
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FECCA wants the government to abandon the Voter ID bill
“Australia has tried and proven electoral laws,” states FECCA, while calling on Australia’s government to abandon the Voter ID bill. FECCA states that the new bill will create additional barriers …
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Victoria’s cases at 827, SA opens border, and the Great Resignation begins
Victoria has recorded 827 new coronavirus cases and 19 deaths, the highest number of fatalities recorded since 27 October this year. Active COVID-19 cases now at 9,420. There are 303 …