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Greece to upgrade its F-16 fleet with 85 new aircraft from the US
A US inspection team will be visiting Athens soon to finalise the agreement stricken last weekend during a meeting held by Greece’s Government Council of Defense and Foreign Affairs (KYSEA) …
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Greeks look to Cyprus for opportunity
Data from the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has revealed that the island has been a popular choice for Greek academics and students seeking work and educational opportunities to beat …
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Pinelopi Koujianou-Goldberg is the new World Bank Group Chief Economist
Greek American Pinelopi Koujianou-Goldberg, a Professor of Economics at Yale University, has been appointed the new World Bank Group Chief Economist this week. Ms Koujianou-Goldberg a Greek and American national …
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Crete among Top 5 global travel destinations for 2018
Greeks are well aware of what a gem Crete is, and it seems the rest of the world is quickly catching on. The island was ranked fifth on the list …
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Turkish president claims Greeks burned Smyrna in 1922
Despite his recent call for peace with Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an odd way of going about it. He kicked off his general and presidential election campaign …
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Charges pressed against 17 people in Lesvos, for the attack against refugees
Lesbos Police authorities are pressing charges against 17 locals for their involvement in the racist attacks against refugees and migrants on Sunday. The incident took place at Sappho Square, where …
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GCM’s Bulleen Project up in the air amid roadwork plans
There’s no doubt that the Bulleen project will be the main focus at the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Annual General Meeting on Sunday. Purchased in the mid-80s by members …
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Crete desperate for anti-drought measures
Crete is facing its driest year in more than almost thirty years. According to the local water management authorities, only 3.8 billion cubic meters of rainwater have fallen on the …
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GCM to hold annual general meeting
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will conduct its Annual General Meeting and a Special General Meeting on Sunday 29 April to discuss the most pressing issues concerning the community. …
Honouring the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata
The Society of Kalamata ’23 March’ cordially invites Melburnians to the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata this Sunday at 12.30 pm. This year’s commemoration service for the solace …