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Study of children’s mental health finds migrant kids less likely to get access to services
Three-quarters of Australian children with mental health disorders aren’t getting professional help, according to new Australian research. Girls, younger children and families from non-English-speaking backgrounds are the least likely to …
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US Ambassador Pyatt heads Greek delegation to Washington to discuss US-Greek geostrategic alliance
US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt visited Washington this week with a delegation of Greek investors to discuss US-Greek ties at the Atlantic Council Headquarters. The visit was part of …
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Mr Bean chooses Greece for his summer vacation
English comedian/screenwriter Rowan Atkinson is visiting the island of Crete for his summer holidays. Local site ekriti.gr reports that the actor, famous for portraying Mr Bean, checked into a hotel …
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George Mpliokas elected President of Hellenic Villages
Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Hellenic Village on 3 June 2019, the newly elected Board of Directors met on Monday 10 June and elected George Mpliokas as …
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10 Greek Australian citizens recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours
The Queen’s Birthday honours list this year recognised 993 exceptional individuals, including ten prominent Greek Australians. Lawyer Bill Papastergiadis, president of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), was one of …
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As Giannis Antetokounmpo rises to fame in the US, so too does name ‘Giannis’ for baby boys
Greek name ‘Giannis’ is all the rage in the United States thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Bucks forward, dubbed ‘the Greek Freak’, has gone on to become an NBA …
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Model Viktoria Karida breaks silence about husband’s murder, and faces dilemma about moving to Australia
Widow Viktoria Karida spoke on Greek national television about losing her Greek Australian husband John Macris, who was murdered in Voula, south of Athens. The interview was the first time …
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Greek olive oil captures spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
Greek virgin olive oil captured the spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition this year. Greek producers received 23 quality awards and 14 design awards, …
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Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos accepts PM’s request for snap elections on 7 July
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Monday to call for general elections on 7 July. “Since the European elections, there is a sense that …
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Resignations over Acropolis wheelchair lift failure
Parents had to carry their disabled 12-year-old son up to Acropolis because the lift has been out of order for months. Public outrage following this incident has caused the Ministry …