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Australian citizenship appointments resume in all states and territories
More people now have the opportunity to become Australian citizens, with citizenship testing and appointments now available in all states and territories following COVID-19 shutdowns. In-person citizenship tests and appointments …
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Greece confirmed 3,209 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,209 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, and another 60 deaths. Greece’s Ηealth Minister Vasillis Kikilias outlined the government’s plan for the vaccination of the country’s …
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Victoria’s mask policy and other measures may be eased on Sunday
Victoria’s mandatory mask policy is expected to be eased on Sunday as the state notes more consecutive days with zero cases. Premier Daniel Andrews flagged possible changes to the mask …
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The florist behind Melbourne’s Urban Blooms project
What better way to celebrate a reawakening than with flowers. Capturing the spirit of Melbourne after months of lockdown is the huge floral display that Cherrie Miriklis-Pavlou of Flowers Vasette …
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Greek protesters ignore coronavirus-related ban against 17 November commemoration
Police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters who gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the 17 November 1973 student uprising against the Greek military dictatorship. The Citizen Protection …
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GACL brings out the 2020 edition of its Antipodes periodical
The Greek Australian Cultural League has published a special, full-colour edition 66th volume of the annual bilingual periodical Antipodes. This year’s publication went ahead despite the COVID-related difficulties faced by …
Vibrant Athens arts movement is a child of the Greek economic crisis
An unexpected positive consequence of the Greek economic crisis of the past decade has been the flourishing arts movement so productive that the Greek capital is being called “the new …
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Microsoft’s $1 billion investment set to accelerate Greece’s digital transformation
Last month, Microsoft President Brad Smith joined Greek PM Kyariakos Mitsotakis at the New Acropolis museum to announce the tech giant’s $1billion investment to create a digital data centre region …
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17 November, 1973: Polytechnic Uprising, with 2,159 new COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths and ban on gatherings
The 17 November marks the 47th anniversary since the students’ uprising at the Athens Polytechnic. Every year a march is held from the Polytechnic to the American Embassy to commemorate …
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Committee created during urgent meeting to keep Modern Greek studies alive at La Trobe University
The ways in which you can support the continuation of Greek at La Trobe by 25 November: Write a short letter of support and send it to: consultation@latrobe.edu.au Sign the …