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Moscovici: ‘Greece is now a normal country in the eurozone’
European Commissioner for Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici met with Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday as part of his two day visit to Athens to discuss the country’s exit …
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Akis Tsochadzopoulos has been released
Greece’s former defense minister and PASOK party member Akis Tsochadzopoulos, was released from Athens’ Korydallos Prison on Tuesday following his request for a revocation of his 19 year sentence. The …
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Greek government cracks down on fare evasion, adding pressure on bus drivers
As part of a new initiative by the Greek government, bus drivers are being requested to only open the front door of the bus to let passengers in, in a …
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Athens v Melbourne: the liveability debate
Comparing the quality of life and the economy between Greece and Australia countries is a popular subject of discussion among Greeks, both those living in Greece and those who have …
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Cr Papafotiou calls for harsher penalties for repeat criminal offenders
The Greek Democritus League’s women’s committee hosted an event on Sunday, which saw the launch of a campaign in support of victims of violence. Held at Democritus House in Northcote …
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Greek President not coming to Australia
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos is not coming to Australia this year. This was confirmed by the Greek Embassy in Canberra, which stated that President Pavlopoulos’ heavy schedule would not allow …
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Amid record tourist arrivals, Athens receives three awards at the ‘Oscars’ of tourism
Greece’s capital was a well-honoured host on Saturday night at the World Travel Awards (WTA). Dubbed the ‘Oscars of tourism’, the ceremony was hosted at Zappeio Hall in Athens, and saw …
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Greek social clubs going under as membership plummets
Sixty-two years and counting, now on to its fourth generation of members, the Siatista Club is facing the same future many clubs founded by migrants from the old country face, …
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Interpreters and the Victorian Government speak the same language
Victorian Multiculturalism received a much-needed boost this week, as the Andrews Government announced a significant funding increase – the largest in the state’s history – to interpreter services. “All Victorians …
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Building on Australia’s migrant success story
Migrating to a new country can be an enormous gamble. People take huge risks to uproot their lives in order to come here to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities Australia …