Australia
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Grandkids in distress during COVID-19 lockdown, but sticking it down for yiayia and pappou’s benefit
The Greek community of Australia has been saddened by the news of the deaths of our elders due to COVID-19. During these increasingly stressful times, it is difficult not to …
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Greek-Australian Eve Black charged after police dramatically arrest her
Greek Australian Eve Black, 28, has been arrested after failing to give police her details at a checkpoint and then gloating about it in a Facebook video which went viral. …
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18 coronavirus-related deaths from within the Greek Australian community of Melbourne
There is sadness and rage – especially within the Greek community – for the growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Melbourne. The numbers are especially high for Greek …
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Fund manager calls on government to speed reforms to attract high-net worth migrants
Funds manager and investments advisory service Atlas Advisors Australia is calling on the federal government to act quickly to reform the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) to attract higher …
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Andrews announces nine COVID-19 deaths, calls for people with symptoms to stay home
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews reported that there were nine deaths due to COVID-19 since yesterday at his daily press briefing at 12.45pm today (29 July). He said four of the …
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Australia experiences ‘Victorian wave’, not second wave
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia is experiencing a ‘Victorian wave’ not a second wave on Wednesday morning shortly before Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews was set to announce the …
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Experts talk, Health Minister’s tears and grieving Greek families at St Basil’s with 11 deaths
The same people who experienced wars and turbulence are now the major victims of the battle against COVID-19. There are 763 active cases of COVID-19 in staff and residents across …
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Fronditha enacts COVID-19 outbreak management plan in response to positive case
Fronditha Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider caring predominantly for Greeks across Melbourne, is currently in a heightened state of vigilance after a staff member from its residential aged care …
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Theodoros Makridis was placed in St Basil’s three weeks ago and his family never saw him again
Theodoros Makridis, 92, had a long and full life but was placed in St Basil’s three weeks ago. On Saturday, he passed away but has still not been confirmed that …
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Victorian detectives’ fears over disappearance of Kerry Giakoumis
Police are still searching for South Australian man Kerry Giakoumis, 29, who went missing after travelling to Melbourne with members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang on 5 June. …