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Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent’s most popular destinations. Cruise ships docking at …
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Greek Australian lawyer Eugenia Mitrakas honoured in Athens for global Hellenic contribution
Eugenia Mitrakas has been awarded the highest distinction by the Centre for Ecumenical Hellenism (Melathron Oikoumenikos Hellenismos) in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the global Greek diaspora and the …
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“A Taste of Lemnos”: Lemnian Youth celebrate Greek culture and heritage in Melbourne
Greek Australians of all ages — mostly the younger generation— got a ‘A Taste of Lemnos’ as traditional aromas, flavours, and sounds brought the Northern Aegean island’s spirit to Melbourne. …
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Aviation powerhouse recognised for its work across the skies of Australia to the fires of Greece
The Queensland-based company continues which has provided critical support on the frontline of Greece’s wildfire crisis, including its latest deployment to the island of Chios has been named a finalist …
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Greek man arrested for allegedly filming military sites in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus
A Greek lawyer has been arrested by authorities in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus for reportedly filming military sites, with the man facing allegations of espionage. The lawyer was detained last Friday …
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Prosecutor recommends conditional release for ex-Golden Dawn member Ilias Kasidiaris
An appeals court prosecutor has recommended the conditional release of former MP Ilias Kasidiaris, who is currently serving a prison sentence for his role in the neo-Nazi criminal group Golden …
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Protestors break gate of Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth as group claims responsibility
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth has condemned what it described as an unprovoked attack on its premises on Sunday evening by a group identifying themselves as …
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Thousands in Norway mistakenly told they won big on lottery
A Norwegian lottery company on Monday apologised to 47,000 crestfallen gamblers who were mistakenly told they had won huge sums in a lottery, the firm blaming a currency conversion error. …
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Gold Coast man faces court over fatal street race as charges upgraded
A 21-year-old Gold Coast man has faced court over his alleged involvement in a fatal street race, with charges against him upgraded to more serious offences. Alexander James Vadeikis, from …
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Millions brace for ‘cyclogenesis’ impact on east coast
A “bomb cyclone” is set to dump more than 100mm of rain in the space of hours on Australia’s east coast, with the dynamic weather system bringing the threat of …