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10 points on why the return of the Parthenon Sculptures is a rightful demand
Recently, after a 2-month period of quarantine, the Acropolis was opened again to the public. The Acropolis Museum remains closed for the moment but the 11th anniversary of its opening …
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Enjoy Brisbane’s Paniyiri Greek Festival online!
Thanks to… technology and the organisers’ determination at Brisbane’s Paniyiri Greek Festival, the solution was found for the much awaited event to continue uninterrupted in its 41st year, despite COVID-19. …
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Greece makes formal protest over Turkish occupation of small portion of land in Evros
The Greek government has issued a demarche to Ankara in protest over “the issue at a point of southern Evros the occasion of the change of the riverbed”. Diplomatic sources …
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Greece welcomes tourists, airlines announce flights but Australia’s government dashes hopes of travel
As Greek summer approaches, the key question on many people’s minds is “When will I be able to travel Greece again?” Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week said hotels …
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Why Gold prices go up and down in five charts
The price of gold has reached almost US$1,760 (£1,438) per troy ounce in recent days. This is causing euphoria among long-term gold investors, who have seen the price rise from …
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57th anniversary of activist and politician Grigoris Lambrakis’ assassination
Today marks 57 years since the death by assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis. Mr Lambrakis was a champion athlete throughout his life, holding the Greek long jump record for 23 years …
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Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return
It was fitting that the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, with a strong Australian presence, chose World Culture Day on 21 May to spearhead a new …
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Government advice for small business in creating a COVID-19 safe workplace
The Australian Government is offering fact sheets, available in 63 languages, to multicultural business owners in order to support them in safely re-opening. Australia’s Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant …
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Kasidiaris departs from Golden Dawn and Australian supporters say they will follow him
Ilias Kasidiaris, the hotheaded and prominent former Golden Dawn member, has announced the creation of a new party. In a statement posted on social media, Mr Kasidiaris launched an attack …
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Greece and Israel celebrate 30 years of formal diplomatic ties
Greece and Israel celebrated their 30th anniversary of established diplomatic relations on Thursday. In a joint statement Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Israeli President Reuven Rivilin celebrated the two countries’ …