Australia
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Greek Australian politicians continue to push for the recognition of Greek Genocide Remembrance Day
The drive for the recognition of 19 May as Greek Genocide Remembrance Day is continuing in South Australia. Irene Pnevmatikos, Labor SA MLC, and Connie Bonaros, Best MLC, have called …
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The majority of elderly clients in the care of St Basil’s and Fronditha are vaccinated
Tragic memories in the Greek community have been awakened by the new outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, especially when it comes to the cases found in nursing homes. Of the …
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Three new COVID-19 cases as the first week of lockdown ends for Victoria
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Victoria in the past 24 hours, as Melburnians prepare for another week of lockdown – at least until 10 June. One …
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International travel may become available to vaccinated Australians in six weeks
Australians who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to travel internationally and return with less strict quarantine requirements according to a plan that may be trialled within six …
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Ferenc Puskas’ time at South Melbourne Hellas the focus of new documentary
When Ferenc Puskás was appointed to coach South Melbourne FC (Hellas) for three years, hardly anyone outside of soccer registered the legend’s presence. To put it in today’s terms it …
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Melbourne lockdown extended by seven days, restrictions eased and calls for aid to businesses
Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino announced another six new COVID-19 cases for Victoria on Wednesday, liftin the total to 60 cases in the latest outbreak. He said there were now …
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Greek leftist deputy wants Greeks abroad to vote for their own deputies
Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) deputy Yiannis Bournous responded to questions by Neos Kosmos regarding the derogatory statements he made while on a panel on Kontra TV discussing the voting rights …
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Victoria’s lockdown to be extended amid fears of transmission through “fleeting contact”
Victoria’s fourth lockdown will most likely be extended, according to a leak to the mainstream press on Wednesday morning, where it is suggested that tough restrictions would remain in place …
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Looking after the vulnerable: Court-appointed guardians aren’t always the most appropriate
The advent of COVID-19 has heightened the risks of elder abuse in Australia with increased isolation and changes in family dynamics that have led to the vulnerable placing a greater …
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Diaspora “doesn’t even known where Greece falls on a map”, say leftist deputies opposed to voting rights for Greeks abroad
According to the Greek Constitution, Greeks living abroad already have the right to vote in Greek elections but it was only in 2019 when this was – to some extent …