Diaspora
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Theodorikakos: The campaign for the Greek vote abroad is absolutely transparent
The worldwide campaign for the registration of Greek voters abroad in the special voter lists, through an electronic platform will be carried out “with absolute transparency”, said Greece’s Minister of …
Role of the travel agent may be less thanks to the internet but is still valuable in post-COVID world
Travel overseas is increasingly a possibility with Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham saying last week that it may be possible to travel next year providing an effective vaccine for COVID-19 is …
The theory of second best and the Greek diaspora
Diaspora investment can be one of the pillars of foreign direct investment for nations that aspire to propel their economic fortunes during times of uncertainty, together with reversing brain drain …
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Greece hopes to lure professionals and reverse the brain drain with 50 per cent tax slash
Greece is working to draw professionals to move to the country and reverse the crisis-era brain drain – and it’s promising that half of their income will be tax-free. Alex …
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War, identity and peace through a camera lens: a few weeks before the war in Nagorno-Karabakh
Over the last three years I have worked to protect cultural heritage in zones of conflict and war in the Netherlands and Cyprus. On 20 July 2019, when Cyprus marked …
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“Why not work out of Kastellorizo?” Greece’s PM Mitsotakis asks Greek Australian diaspora
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday sent a message of support to Greek Australians in his first live-streamed event addressing the diaspora. More than 600 participants tuned in to …
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Melbourne’s new Greek museum to promote Greek history and culture to the world
Melbourne may become a global centre for the promotion of Greek history and culture with the creation of a new Greek museum that aspires to be one of the best …
How to avoid inheritance tax in Greece for foreign joint bank accounts
The basic rule in Greek law is that if a deceased has a left a single-name bank account (in the name of the deceased, only) his/her heirs, named in a …
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Family history website helps Greeks build their family history
A website developed by a Greek historian based in Britain is offering Greek seekers the help they may need to trace their family history from a range of sources. Historian …
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Victoria Haralabidou carves a path towards enlightenment
Talented Greek actress and writer, Victoria Haralabidou is widely known for her lead role in the Greek film “Brides”, directed by Pantelis Voulgaris which granted her the best actress award …