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War veterans: Luke Haitas, a proud Greek who served in Afghanistan
The Taliban had long been entrenched in many areas of the Zabul Province in Afghanistan in 2010. By this stage, the deterioration of security had seen an 82 per cent …
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They are here! Our Evzones have arrived in Australia!
Standing tall and proud, the twelve soldiers of the Hellenic Presidential Guard, and their Lieutenant General, Head of the Military Office of the President of the Hellenic Republic, were welcomed …
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Police manhunt to locate James Dalamangas; $200,000 reward offered
James Dalamangas, 48, is wanted in relation to the stabbing murder of 32-year-old Sydney man George Giannopoulos. The warrant for his arrest was issued on 26 April 1999 following the …
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Tony Tsakis, 76, remembered as a ‘kind and sensitive person’
The family of 76-year-old Tony Tsakis is in unspeakable grief, following the unexpected death of the much-loved husband, father and grandfather, who was found dead on 11 April in an …
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Labor pledges $165,000 for Pronia
Pronia is set to receive $165,000 under a Shorten Labor Government. The funding, which will occur over the next four years, is to help with emergency relief for newly-arrived Greeks …
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Labor’s parents visa plan allows for uncapped stays but risks migrant overflow
Labor has revealed a proposed three- and five-year sponsored parents’ visa that would cost $1,250 and $2,500 per entrant. The plan for an uncapped long-stay parents’ visa would be a …
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Australia among Greeks’ popular destinations in 2018
More and more Greeks have been traveling abroad, according to data provided by the National Bank of Greece. During the last 13 years, flights and cruises outside Greece have seen …
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Australian leaders send Easter messages to Greek people
Both Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and main opposition Labor party leader Bill Shorten have sent Easter messages to Christians for 2019. A great feast for Greek Orthodox Christians, leaders …
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Senior Counsel George Georgiou appointed Victorian County Court judge
One of Melbourne’s most acclaimed barristers and dedicated defender of human rights, Cypriot Australian George Georgiou SC has been appointed as judge of the Country Court of Victoria, the state …
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Der Spiegel: Greece may confiscate German property if Berlin does not pay war reparations
Earlier this week, Greek Parliament – after 12-hour discussions – voted in favour of seeking war reparations from Germany for suffering it caused during World War 2. Prime Minister Alexis …