Australia
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Archbishop Makarios commemorates the 45th anniversary since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Archbishop Makarios, the new primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, referred to the tragedy of Cyprus during the divine liturgy on 21 July at the Holy Cathedral of …
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George Tambassis: The smooth yet powerful operator
George Tambassis is not one of those who feels comfortable talking about himself and his achievements. While it was pretty clear from the start that this interview was all about …
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‘Wentworth’s’ Artemis Ioannides hits the stage in sci-fi thriller
Artemis Ioannides has been a busy woman. The young actress is fresh off the back of the award-winning Australian series Wentworth, starring as Vicky Kosta, and is now on stage …
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Why aren’t Greeks cool anymore?
During the 90’s and Noughties Greeks were everywhere in Australia. The success of comedy productions ‘Wogs out of Work’ and ‘Acropolis Now’ not only broke audience records for both stage …
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Former waiter starts petition to get Calombaris off MasterChef following wage theft scandal
George Calombaris, 40, has admitted to underpaying 515 employees, both current and former, a total of $7.83 million in wages, but says he has paid all outstanding dues and will …
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Dozens of Greek Australian homeless people
Last year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics found homelessness in Australia had increased by 14 per cent over a five-year period, with 116,427 people thought to have no permanent home. …
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Calombaris admits to underpaying 515 staff $7.83 million in wages, slapped with substantial fine
George Calombaris has admitted to underpaying 515 employees, both current and former, a total of $7.83 million in wages. As part of an agreement struck with the Fair Work Ombudsman, …
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Greek Orthodox church seeks community assistance to keep homeless warm this winter
It has been a particularly cold winter in Melbourne. In fact winter records have been broken, and there is still a way to go. While many of us wake up …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 18 July onward
VIC GREEK TAVERN NIGHT AT ELENI’S Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar (28 Anderson St, Yarraville) is hosting a Greek tavern night this Friday 19 July at 7.00-10.00 pm. Experience the best of Greek …
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Clayton Church delegation meets with Archbishop Makarios
One of the problems of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia are the renegade churches that split from the Archdiocese to form their own community group. There is renewed hope …