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Costa-Gavras ‘insulted’ by media criticism of government grant he received

Award-winning director Costa-Gavras expressed his dissatisfaction with comments made following a grant he was given by the Greek government for his next film. He stated his “deep insult” following allegations …

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Lemnos’ Gallipoli Campaign Commemorative Services for April 2019 announced

The Regional Government Authorities on Lemnos have advised Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee of their plans for this year’s commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign on the island. Each year the …

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Register your Greek property or forever lose your rights

The Ktimatolgio / Hellenic Cadastre is currently in the process of collecting new property ownership declarations for various areas throughout Greece as well as confirming declarations that have previously been …

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Story briefs from the week that was

AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS  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 …

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A hands-on approach to the Greek Orthodox Church: Prosfora and Palm Sunday

A growing number of churches around Melbourne are offering workshops and seminars to help the faithful learn more about Orthodoxy in a creative way. Below are two workshops currently taking …

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The harsh reality of domestic abuse within the Greek Community

Domestic violence claims one life every 15 days. In just one decade, from October 2008 through to September 2018, the number of victims of domestic violence climbed up to 285. …

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Police locate body believed to be missing man Tony Tsakis, 76

Police located a body yesterday, Thursday 11 April on Truganina Road in Carnegie. Though the deceased has yet to be officially identified, police believe the body to be that of …

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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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