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94 new cases on Saturday, marking the lowest COVID-19 figure in Victoria for the first time in two months
Victoria recorded just 94 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The figure dropped to less than 100 new cases for the first time in almost two months. Premier …
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Turkey told to tone down stand-off in eastern Mediterranean as EU bloc considers sanctions
The EU bloc has expressed disappointment in Turkey’s activities in the eastern Mediterranean. Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President, said on …
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96 Greek Melburnian deaths in Victoria, with 8 new deaths at the Grace of Mary nursing home
COVID-19 struck another Melburnian aged care facility where eight coronavirus cases were confirmed. Panicos Mina, President of the Greek Cypriot Community of the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne confirmed the new …
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St Basil’s finances under the spotlight as anger mounts with 38 COVID-19 deaths
There is outrage in the Greek Australian community regarding the enormous size of rent and fees which the Greek Orthodox Church has received in the past five years from St …
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Thousands unable to drink tap water in Melbourne due to contamination
Thousands of Melburnians are unable to drink tap water this morning after a power failure caused untreated water to enter the supply system. The SES received close to 2000 calls …
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“You’ll never kill Oakleigh” says trader after mall fencing
An Oakleigh trader says the suburb’s famous Hellenic precinct will survive and thrive again despite much of it being fenced and taped off with displays of COVID-19 warning signs in …
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Greek Australian dies in tragic car accident at busy Adelaide road
The car accident that resulted in the death of a young man has caused sorrow in the Greek community of Adelaide. Greek Australian Alex Giannias, 27, died tragically last night …
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Victoria notes 113 new COVID-19 cases as government considers 12-month state of emergency extension
Victoria confirmed 113 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths, the Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed. Today’s increase in cases is the lowest since 5 July, when 74 …
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90 Greek Melburnian victims to COVID-19
More grandmothers and grandfathers died on Wednesday as another 24 deaths were announced. The latest figure lifts the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 462 – 549 deaths nationwide. The …
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The release of the Famagusta Dialogues report, working to achieve peace
“Famagusta, as both a confidence building measure and a catalyst for change, is central to the process of achieving a peaceful, just and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.” In …