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Pensioners’ endless battle for dignity
A group of members of the Fair Go for Pensioners coalition (FGFP) took to the streets on Thursday calling ministers and parliamentarians to recognise the significant hardship facing senior pensioners …
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McDonald’s worker Katia Pyliotis jailed for bludgeoning customer with Virgin Mary statue and tin of mangoes
McDonalds worker Katia Pyliotis, 37, who bludgeoned customer Elia Abdelmessih, 69, in his own home, was sentenced to a 19-year jail term. Abdelmessih was found in the entry foyer of …
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First ‘three-person’ baby boy born in Greece
Greek and Spanish fertility doctors have worked together to produce a baby from three people. The boy was born on Tuesday, weighing 2.9kg and both the mother and the baby …
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Greece abolishes estate tax up to 2003
The inheritance or estate tax in Greece is not high. For estates after 2010, (cases where the deceased passed after the beginning of 2010), the inheritance tax which the children, …
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Facebook group for Greek orphans seeking answers
Aside from greater access to DNA testing, social media has proven to be invaluable in connected displaced individuals like Ioannis Kalos with their families. This month marks three years since …
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Free Pronia information session on foot health
As part of Pronia’s Exercise Program and Health Literacy, a free information session on The Health of our Feet is being offered. Open to all members of the community, it …
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5-year temporary visa for parents commences in Australia
Migrant families wanting to sponsor their parents to come to Australia for up to 10 years will be able to lodge an application to become a sponsor from 17 April …
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Greece signs historic agreement with NASA to send own research vehicle to the moon
Greece is one step closer to exploring the moon, following the signing of an historic agreement with NASA on Monday. The Joint Declaration of Cooperation was signed by representatives of …
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Australian elections announced for 18 May
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the election date for 18 May. The poll will decide whether the Coalition government wins a third term in office or will be …
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Vissi reduced Australian tour fee after threat to fill Rod Laver with homeless hecklers
Facing financial disaster after disastrous ticket sales, desperate times had called for desperate measures during Greek superstar Anna Vissi’s 2002 Australian tour, so promoter Michael Chugg called in his ‘Mr …