Australia
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Strong Greek presence in ‘Black Lives Matter’ rallies across Australia
Protests sparked by the death of African-American man George Floyd in the hands of police, and in solidarity with the ‘Black Lives Matter movement’ in Australia and the world, took …
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Australian government urged to condemn Turkey’s desecration of ancient Christian sites
The Joint Justice Initiative, made up of the Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian communities, has condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s fiesta outside the Hagia Sophia monument on the anniversary of …
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Getting a flight home, a costly Odyssey for Greek nationals stranded in Australia
Travel exemptions for Greeks with serious reason to leave Australia are not easy to come by, but that is just one of many hurdles travellers have to face during COVID-19. …
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces funding to help enforce the new foreign investment rules
Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the press earlier today with Treasurer John Frydenberg, announcing new foreign investment rules. Mr Morrison says an extra $50 million of funding will be available …
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ABF says ’48 hours’ for travel exemptions for dual citizens to be issued – but there are provisions
A number of dual citizens applying for travel exemptions have complained to Neos Kosmos regarding the rejection of their applications despite falling into categories which would allow them to travel, …
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Julia Banks on being a Greek woman and her new role at GenVic
When Liberal MP Julia Banks bowed out of politics last year, she lashed out at political “haters” decrying the “tribalism and toxic culture” of her former party. A year onward, …
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The Australian Government offers $25,000 for home renovation and new buyers
The Australian Government is implementing the HomeBuilder program to help build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. From today until 31 December 2020, the program will provide …
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Qatar Airways 12 passengers tested negative on departure to Greece but arrived with COVID-19
Greece this week suspended all flights from Doha following the positive results of 12 passengers on a flight from Doha to Greece. The airline has released a message stating that …
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Archbishop Elpidophoros attends Black Lives Matters protest in Brooklyn
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Black Lives Matter protest in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, to rally against the killing of Louisville EMT Breonna Taylor. The 26-year-old emergency medical …
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Former PM Kevin Rudd calls UQ treatment of Drew Pavlou ‘excessive’
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has accused the University of Queensland (UQ) of being excessive in suspending for two years Drew Pavlou who is in the final six months …