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Concern over the plight of 8,500 missing domestic workers from Cyprus
The Cyprus House Ethics committee heard on Wednesday that around 8,500 domestic workers had been reported missing in the country. Zacharias Zachariou, chairman of the Ethnics committee said, nobody knows …
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University of Queensland responds to student Drew Pavlou’s claims on Chinese influence in education, ahead of court battle
When Drew Pavlou, 20, decided to issue a summons to the the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) top diplomat in Brisbane (Neos Kosmos, 26 October issue) he focused attention on …
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Dora Moses named Women’s Small Business Champion at Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards – but everyone walks away a winner
There were two Greek finalists at the Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards: Dewdrops Early Learning Centre and Westgarth Pharmacy. Truth be told, Neos Kosmos was there in the hope that they …
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Two Greek Australian entrepreneurs ranked among nation’s richest under 40
Two Greek Australian entrepreneurs have made the Australian Financial Review‘s Young Rich List yet again. Named among the 100 richest Australians under 40 is 28-year-old personal trainer, Kayla Itsines and …
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A 30 per cent stake in Athens airport up for grabs
Ten international investment schemes expressed interest in gaining a 30 per cent stake of the portion of Athens International Airport (AIA) owned by the Greek state privatisation fund, the Hellenic …
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Cr Lambros Tapinos named mayor of Moreland City Council for the third time
Councillor Lambros Tapinos has returned to the post of Moreland City Council mayor, after being elected on Monday night. The Greek Australian served as mayor of the same district from …
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Monty Python silly parade divides public opinion as to how WWII heroes should be honoured
Public opinion is mixed following the 28 October parade of students from the municipality of New Philadelphia-Nea Chalkidona in Athens. A group of girls did the Monty Python walk as …
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Greece has reached its limit over failed EU refugee policy
Europe had better brace itself for a fresh flood of refugees from the Middle East writes Dimitri Gonis, the subject coordinator for Ethnic and Civil Conflict in Southern Europe at …
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Vale Marika Bisas, a lifetime of commitment to the community comes to an end
Marika Bisas was a well-respected and well-loved member of the Melbourne Greek community. She was known to be a strong-willed, passionate and committed person. Many people sought her counsel throughout …
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HACCI gets set to honour Greek community excellence for another year
The time of year has rolled around again for the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) to recognise the best and brightest of the Hellenic Australian business and …