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Greek lawmakers scrap university asylum law that forbids police from entering tertiary institutions
Greece’s newly elected conservative New Democracy government overturned the law that made universities a no-gone zone for the police, arguing that the legislation had outlived its usefulness. A stormy debate …
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Petition calls for justice after tourists stone swordfish to death in Greece
A petition has been launched calling for justice, after tourists in Greece stoned a swordfish to death. Launched by a woman named Jane Wolfe, the petition, which has amassed 22,898 …
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Hard work of disability advocates rewarded with VISA policy changes
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to make changes to the way permanent residency visa applications are assessed for migrants with permanent …
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Free lecture: Maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and teaching of folk dancing in the diaspora
This month Greek dance teacher and choreographer Nick Papaefthimiou will present a free lecture at the Greek Centre delving into the maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and the teaching of …
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Greek Australians are a government priority, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister tells GCM President Bill Papastergiadis
Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Expatriate Greeks Antonis Diamataris on Wednesday assured the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis that the Greek government will make every effort …
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Michael Malakonas appointed new CEO of Fronditha Care
Mr Michael Malakonas has been appointed as the new CEO of Fronditha Care following a competitive selection process. The executive stood out from a strong field of candidates thanks to …
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Greek students win big at 26th International Mathematics Competition, taking home gold and silver medals
Greek students competing in this year’s International Mathematics Competition (IMC) in Bulgaria have won big, taking home one gold medal and two silver. Representing Greece were Kyprianos Iason Prodromidis, Sotiris …
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Missing British-Cypriot Dr Natalie Christopher found dead
Missing British-Cypriot astrophysicist Dr Natalie Christopher was found dead in a ravine, where it is believed that she slipped and fell while going on a run. It was revealed on …
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Australia moves quietly on Greek warships sale; with White House blessings
The Australian defence ministry has moved forward on the possible sale of the Adelaide class FFG frigates to Greece, according to a report in the Australian Defence Magazine. Greece is …
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Five major ancient shipwrecks discovered off small Greek island in the Aegean
Deep sea divers have made a stunning discovery off a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, dating back more than 2,000 years. Five major ancient shipwrecks were discovered near …