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Greece has huge backlog of applications for Golden Visas
The Greek government is trying to deal with the huge backlog of applications for residence permits for non-European Union citizens eligible for these after investing in at least 250,000 euros …
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Wildfires around Athens bring back memories of last year’s tragic blaze
A large wildfire broke out in Lagonissi, a coastal area near Athens, on Saturday afternoon. The fire spread around the region, burning pine and olive trees. The Greek fire service …
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Enthronement of Archbishop Makarios: Photos, video footage and more
Hundreds attended the enthronement of Archbishop Makarios at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney on Saturday. Church dignitaries and statesmen from Australia and Greece attended …
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Turkey has the ability to launch missile attack on Athens, reports Yeni Safak
An article in Turkey’s pro-government newspaper Yeni Safak outlines what would happen in the case that Greece and Turkey were at war. It concludes that Greece would not be able …
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Roman-era shipwreck discovered off Cypriot coast
Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck off the coast of Protaras in Cyprus. The groundbreaking discovery made by two volunteer divers, Spyros Spyrou and Andreas Kritiotis, was announced on Thursday …
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Archbishop Makarios enthronment on Saturday, followed by plans to visit Melbourne
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia received a warm welcome from the Greek community of Australia when he arrived at Kingsford Smith airport on Tuesday evening. And over the last …
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HACCI Board changing of the guard, Fotini Kypraios named new Chair
After three years of service to HACCI as Chair, Georgegina Poulos will retire from the HACCI Board, effective 30 June 2019. Ms Poulos will be succeeded as Chair by Fotini …
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Taste of history from Tsindos restaurant
When news of the sale of the site that houses one of the last remnants of what was once the ‘Greek Street’ in the Melbourne CBD broke out, people lamented. …
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Greek visitors urged to protect themselves against West Nile virus outbreak
An unprecedented outbreak of mosquito-borne disease in Greece last year has caused health officials to urge holidaymakers to take precautions against West Nile virus. Danai Pervanidou, head of the national …
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Mobile phone use banned in Victorian state schools to reduce cyber bullying. But how effective will it really be?
When the bell rings to signal the start of term one at state schools across Victoria in 2020, students will be banned from using their phones until the end of …