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Greek hotels and coronavirus: Shutdowns with a few exceptions
The Greek Ministry of Tourism announced the suspension of hotel operations to protect staff from the coronavirus pandemic. All year-round hotels shut down from 11pm on Monday, 23 March, and …
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Clayton South school students hold early Greek National Day celebration
With the fight against Covid-19 taking its toll on all public events, Pedia School in Clayton South, Melbourne, celebrated the forthcoming Greek National Day in advance by calling on its …
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Sydney-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras, the ‘voice’ of coronavirus in Greece
Australia’s response to the crisis has been mild compared to Greece’s stringent lockdown. Despite the fact that there have been just 17 deaths and 695 cases, the government is acting …
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Jenny Mikakos becomes Deputy Leader in Victoria’s Legislative Council
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos will serve as Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council following an announcement made today. “It is a great honour to continue serving Victorians as their …
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Australia’s PM tells schools to remain open, but states follow a different route
Schools around different states in Australia are deviating from the Federal government’s stand, and this is causing confusion. Victoria’s schools will close from Tuesday, but NSW and Tasmanian schools would …
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Coronavirus impact clearly evident at Centrelink offices around Australia
Pubs, clubs and a slew non-essential businesses were forced to shut down on Monday, however long queues emerged at Centrelink. All around the country newly out-of-work Australians huddled at branches …
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Eerily quiet in Oakleigh where coronavirus lockdown is keeping crowds at bay
Oakleigh, a robust Melbourne suburb with a thriving Greek centre, was a ghost town on Monday as new measures came into effect which closed down restaurants and cafes. Neos Kosmos …
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‘War time conditions’ as Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos restricts hospital visitors
Visitors to Victorian hospitals will face tougher restrictions from midnight tonight under a new Covid-19 safety measure announced by Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Monday. Visitors will be limited …
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Coronavirus buzz words: a layperson’s guide
Coronavirus has come with its own glossary of terms. Here are some buzz words and key phrases that you’ve probably been hearing a lot about lately: Other names for coronavirus: …
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Greek folk festivals events, cuisine, at the heart of wide-ranging book
It took seven years for Terina Kalogeropoulos-Armenakis, a successful stockbroker and property investor, to compile the book A Greek Folk Journey, Travel, Culture & Gastronomy. But for a certain virus, …