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End of an era for Melbourne Greek restaurant Hellenic Republic
George Calombaris has announced he is closing the doors of his Hellenic Republic restaurant in Melbourne after he was forced to pay back $7.8 million to his staff. The former …
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Greek Australian bail justice tells inquest he was unaware of Gargasoulas’ criminal past when he granted bail
The ongoing coronial inquest into the Bourke St attack has heard that the volunteer bail justice who gave the green light for James Gargasoulas’ release was not made aware of …
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Greek army invites young Greek Australians to apply
The Greek army is calling upon Greek Australians born in 2002 who are interested in, or required to, complete their military service, to submit the necessary documents. Applications should be …
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Storm Gyrionis causes three deaths in Greece
Storm Gyrionis has caused damage around Greece. An elderly, bed-ridden woman, 75, became the third victim of the storms sweeping through Greece on Sunday and Monday after torrential rains flooded …
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Greek Parliament approves voting rights for diasporans from their place of residence
Greek lawmakers approved nine major constitutional amendments which passed 28 out of a total of 49 proposals by all the parties on Monday evening, including a proposal allowing Greeks abroad …
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Lemnian community of Melbourne celebrates 80 years at San Remo
The Lemnian Community of Melbourne celebrated its 80-year presence in Australia with a celebration at San Remo in Carlton. Eight decades are not to be scoffed at. What better way …
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Dimitria-Sister Cities Festival celebrates 35-year bridge between Thessaloniki and Melbourne
Melbourne and Thessaloniki have been sister cities since 20 March 1984 when the former mayor of Thessaloniki Theocharis Manavis came to Melbourne to participate in the twinning ceremony that linked …
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Storm Gyrionis brings scenes of destruction to Greece, with reports of one dead and another missing
Storm Gyrionis has already started to cause problems in Greece with the severe weather phenomena bringing with it a high amount of rain. The meteo service of Athens National Observatory …
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Greek law associations join forces under new National Committee to Reclaim the Parthenon Sculptures
A new effort to reclaim the Parthenon Marbles was begun on Friday. The Athens Bar Association announced the creation of a National Committee to Reclaim the Parthenon Sculptures. The committee …
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Just for fun: Quick Q&A with Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, the side that’s usually hidden from the public
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos turned 50 this year. Neos Kosmos recently interviewed her on what it means to be a Greek Australian woman serving such an important role in …