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“Macedonia” name dispute rally through the eyes of Greek Australians and expats
Tens of thousands showed up in the Athens centre to protest against the Prespes Agreement. Expats living in Greece could not help but be affected by developments and gave Neos …
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Greek and Skopjian diaspora united in condemnation of Prespes agreement
After more than 25 years and countless of rounds of UN-mediated talks, the governments of Greece and the FYROM finally announced they had agreed to end the row over what …
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MP Vamvakinou-Damousi discuss Australian identity and cultural policy
The Australian Academy of the Humanities met with Victorian MP Maria Vamvakinou this week to discuss the research they are conducting into arts and cultural policy. The Federal Member for …
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GOCMV members go to the ballots on Sunday
It’s election time for the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV), as its members are called to vote for the new board of management on Sunday 20 January. …
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Culture and expansion of the Greek Precinct on Papastergiadis’ priority list
“I’m not going to take any of this for granted,” says Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV). “I believe that we need to work …
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Migrants have better chances at landing a CEO role Down Under than Aussie-born employees
Have you ever considered DNA as a factor that could affect your chances of moving up the corporate ladder? A study by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics based …
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Summer in full swing as heatwave sets in across Australia
Australians are set to swelter as a severe heatwave kicks in across parts of the country with temperatures predicted to rise as high as 47C. Melbourne is expected to hit …
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Corrupt migration agents swindle Australian visa hopefuls
You don’t have to use a migration agent to apply for an Australian visa, but many desperate hopefuls interested in a better life have turned to these professionals for help …
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Saristavros’ family offers $1 million to find dad’s killer
Speaking to Neos Kosmos, Stavros Saristavros, son of late Greek Australian businessman Christos Saristavrou, has confirmed the family is offering a $1 million reward to anyone who helps catch the …
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Greek Australian man rushes to neighbours’ house to put out blaze
A South Australian family lost their home in a blaze, but feel indebted to their Greek Australian neighbour who fearlessly rushed to the flames. Kostas Stefanidis saw smoke coming from …