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First Special Secretary for Anti-Semitism appointed in Greece
Desecration of monuments in Greece have lead to concern regarding human rights and tolerance. Dr Efstathios C. Lianos Liantis, the Greek Foreign Ministry’s Special Secretary of Religious and Cultural Diplomacy, …
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Police appeal to the public to help find Greek Australian grandfather
Police and family members of missing man Tony Tsakis are continuing to plead for information to help find the 78-year-old grandfather. Tony was last seen in Carnegie about 6.30am last …
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What’s next for the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia?
The death of Archbishop Stylianos after 44 years at the helm of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia has marked the end of an era. A larger-than-life energetic figure, Archbishop …
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‘I am alive!’ says Greek Australian mum saved after transplant surgery
As a result of suffering Type 1 Diabetes for over 30 years, 55-year-old Greek Australian Sally Stavrinakis nearly lost her life twice in the space of four years, whilst desperately …
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Gifts for the Greek Community in 2019-2020 Federal Budget
The Morrison Government has committed $5 million in the 2019-20 budget to the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GCMV). The funding will be used for two priority projects – …
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Young diasporans host Youth Night at Cyprus Community Centre
The Youth Committee of the Cyprus Greek Community of Sunshine, Apostolos Andreas, held the group’s inaugural Youth Night at their recently built Cyprus Community Centre on Friday, 29 March. The …
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“I don’t know,” said Senator Sinodinos when stumped by Q&A on Newstart
NSW Liberal Senator Arthur Sinodinos was stumped when asked to justify a policy of his own government by Q&A host Tony Jones on Monday. The senator appeared uninformed about details …
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Catholic student priest gets 10 years for raping his dying best friend’s 12-year-old son
Student priest Paul Pavlou, 59, was sentenced to 10 years for raping his dying friend’s 12-year-old son. The child sexual abuse began when Mr Pavlou made a seemingly kind offer …
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New chapter for Customs House in Sydney
One of Circular Quay’s most important heritage buildings will remain in public hands after being purchased by the City of Sydney. The City has acquired Customs House from the Commonwealth …
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The month that was in photos: March mayhem
March began with tributes to Greek women and ended with the death of Archibishop Stylianos. In between we had Greek Independence Day parades and controversies, including tragedies in Christchurch. Greek …