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Greek church bans, compensation and controversy ahead of Easter
The coronavirus has struck religion. The Church of Greece is trying to come to grips with the situation timed at Easter, one of the most important feasts of Orthodoxy. The …
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Victoria’s on-the-spot fines for breaching 2-person rule at $1,652
Victoria’s coronavirus infections increased from 136 to 821 in two days, with four deaths. Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews expressed his gratitude that most Victorians are taking precautions, however he said …
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New rules: Scott Morrison limits public gatherings to two people, and protects renters from eviction
New restrictions were introduced in Australia on Sunday night. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison limited the number of people present at public gatherings, excluding household members, to a maximum of …
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 600,000 – More than 30,000 dead
A total of 30,848 coronavirus-related deaths had been recorded across the globe as of Sunday afternoon, according to the latest available data, on the John Hopkins University map tracking the …
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Greek Australian Good Samaritan gets ‘thank you’ call from Frydenberg for handing out cash outside Centrelink
Melbourne resident Peter Darmos made headlines recently for his generosity, after he was spotted handing out $100 cash notes to queuing jobless workers outside Box Hill’s Centrelink outlet. His act …
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“Next weeks will be critical” for Greece on coronavirus front
More than 1,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Greece, as of the latest update, with 95 new cases recorded and the death toll rising to 32. Sydney-born immunologist Sotiris …
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Melbourne area heavily populated by Greeks to benefit from $10 million coronavirus support package
To help those most severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, Melbourne’s Darebin Council has announced a recovery package of approximately $10 million to provide relief to local businesses, community organisations …
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Death toll increased by two in Australia, as coronavirus restrictions are stepped-up
As Australia’s coronavirus tally stands at over 3,600 cases as of Sunday morning with two new deaths confirmed bringing the toll to 16, further harsher measures to battle the spread …
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Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum offer 10 flights for the transport of medical and pharmaceutical supplies to Greece
Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum, cooperate and together support the current effort of the Greek State to combat the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, by operating free cargo flights for the transport …
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Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews has 5000 rooms on standby for mandatory hotel self-isolation measures
Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews said Victoria has 5000 rooms on standby for the new quarantine measures for returning travellers. He emphasises there will be no cost to travellers for this. …