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John Karantzis, founder of iSignthis, ‘welcomes’ scrutiny by two Australian regulatory bodies

iSignthis founder and CEO John Karantzis, the target of questions posed by the corporate regulator and the stock exchange, said he welcomes the scrutiny and the opportunity to address any …

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Hopes run high for Marijuana law reform in Greece

Last week was the first time that a Greek store selling marijuana paraphernalia, CBD Oil Shop, was blessed by a Greek Orthodox priest. Archbishop Ireneos of Crete, blessed CBC Oil …

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Coke adds strife with its ad campaign in Greece

Greek-owned beverage companies on Tuesday lodged an official complaint with the Greek Ministry of Culture regarding Coca Cola’s marketing strategy and use of Greek national symbols on its packaging. The …

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Thomas Cook collapse could cost Greek economy over €2.5 billion, survey estimates

Aside from the immediate repercussions of Thomas Cook’s collapse, the consequences are sure to be felt well into 2020. According to a survey released on Tuesday, the British global travel …

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Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis on his appointment to Brisbane: ‘I am very happy and humbled’

It was announced last month that Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis had been appointed by Australia’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop Makarios as the first ever resident Greek Orthodox Bishop in Queensland. “I …

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Waverley welcomes its first Greek Mayor, Councillor Paula Masselos

Last Friday, 27 September, the Council of Waverley in Sydney elected its representatives, voted by the Councillors in the biannual Mayoral election which takes place every September. Labor Councillor Paula …

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NUGAS Ball was a night to remember, with guest appearance by Michalis Hatzigiannis

The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) held its annual Ball and infamous After Party at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne and Ms Collins respectively on 22 September. Initial …

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The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia meets with Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) Board’s Executive recently met with the Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and with MP for the Seat of Oakleigh, Steve Dimopoulos, to discuss …

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Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, opposes voting rights for Greeks abroad

Members of Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, met at the hall of St Constantine and Helen at Goodwood, Adelaide, for their annual assembly. Among the issues discussed by the members …

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Bill Vlahos pleads guilty to $17.5m gambling rip-off

Melbourne racing identity Bill Vlahos, 54, admitted to defrauding gamblers of $17.5 million between 2008 and 2013. He pleaded guilty in the County Court of Victoria to two rolled-up counts …

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