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New Greek ministers outlined goals from rebuilding country to vote for Greeks abroad
Greece’s new 51-member cabinet was sworn in under Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of Greece’s conservative New Democracy party. The new cabinet assumed their portfolios at handovers with outgoing …
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Greek Australian artist Stella Zicopoulos-Grieg explores her cultural identity in solo exhibition ‘Thalassa’
As a child of Greek migrants, memories of the long voyage from Greece to Australia have had a profound influence on Stella Zicopoulos-Grieg’s artistic practice. Her love of the sea …
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What victory for Kyriakos Mitsotakis means for Greece’s relationship with the EU
Victory for the centre-right New Democracy party in Greece’s 7 July elections brought to an end four years in power for the radical SYRIZA government of prime minister Alexis Tsipras, …
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Missing American scientist found dead in Greece
American scientist Suzanne Eaton, 59, was found dead in Greece on Monday, nearly a week after she vanished. The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden …
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Father Nicholas Vrettakos’ funeral to be held on Wednesday, 10 July
The funeral for Father Nicholas Vrettakos will be held on Wednesday 10 July at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple Church in North Balwyn at 10.30 am. The …
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THI Australia donates AU$71,000 to Boroume
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia announced it will be supporting the successful Boroume Farmers’ Market Program for a third year, providing an AU$71,000 grant to continue the expansion of the …
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Greek American Antonis H. Diamataris the new Deputy Minister for Expatriate Greeks
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greece’s newly elected Prime Minister has appointed Antonis H. Diamataris as the Deputy Minister for Expatriate Greeks. Mr. Diamataris, who has been based in New York since 1968 …
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Cyprus: 45 years is far too long to still be waiting for a solution
In 1974, as we all know, the island of Cyprus was occupied – and 37 per cent of that island still remains occupied. Since then, a so-called state has been …
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Lemnian Community of Victoria empowering women
On Sunday the Lemnian Community of Victoria’s Ladies Committee held a self-defence workshop. The aim was to empower women to feel safe when out and about, in what can sometimes …
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Author Vlassis Rassias passed away, leaving behind a body of work for the protection of the Hellenic indigenous religion
Vlassis Rassias, the General Secretary of the Supreme Council of Ethnic Hellenes (YSEE), passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. The co-founder of YSEE leaves behind a huge …