Greece
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The wait is over, Greece-Australia Work and Holiday Visa agreement in effect
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) welcomed the announcement of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Terens Quick and the Minister for Immigration of Australia David Coleman about the …
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Greek Elections 2019: ND-SYRIZA parties, policies and people put to the crash test
Greek elections are being held on Sunday, 7 July, and if opinion polls published in the run-up prove true then the conservative New Democracy appears set for a landslide victory. …
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Queen Elizabeth’s birthday celebrated in Greece
British Ambassador Kate Smith CMG welcomed friends and colleagues to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Athens in June. In her welcoming speech, HMA Kate …
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Over €16 million in funding for preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites in the Peloponnese
The Greek Culture Ministry has secured over €16 million in funding to preserve the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese. The funding is part of the EU’s National Strategic Reference Framework …
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Polls predict New Democracy as winner of Greek election
Three days before Greece’s national election and the most recent polls are pointing to a clear win for the opposition party, New Democracy (ND). According to MRB poll published by …
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The Greek islands’ forgotten emergency as neglect exposes asylum seekers to abuse
With national elections coming up in less than a week in Greece, the widespread public debate about the country’s economy and future is not surprising. Unfortunately, other important issues are …
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Watch the Greek political ad campaigns for the 2019 elections
Greece is heading for elections this Sunday, three months earlier than scheduled after Tsipras called snap polls for July 7 following SYRIZA’s defeat in the European elections in May. Polls …
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Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to become catwalk for Mary Katrantzou’s designs
The ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is set to become a fashion runway. London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is returning to her Greek roots this year, by joining with the not-for-profit …
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Greek passport 6th most powerful in the world according to Henley Passport Index
Greece has once again made it into the top 10 most powerful passports. New research produced by the Henley Passport Index has revealed the Greek passport is the 6th most …
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Airbnb claims to have boosted Greece’s economy by US$1.4 billion in 2018
While Airbnb may continue to face opposition for shaking up the rental market, according to figures released this week by the online rental platform, it has given the Greek economy …