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Yiannis Lagos banned from Parliament
The Golden Dawn party received a serious blow in Parliament on Thursday, when one of its MPs was banned for 14 days, without pay, for misconduct during a foreign policy …
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Turkish serviceman granted asylum in Greece
One of the Turkish servicemen who fled Turkey to Greece two years ago after a failed military coup, has been cleared to receive asylum by Greece’s Supreme Court. The judges …
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Brisbane Paniyiri getting bigger every year
Last weekend Brisbane transformed into a little Greece celebrating Paniyiri’s 42nd birthday, attracting in excess of 50,000 guests immersing themselves in Hellenic culture and flavours. There was something for every …
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Six Greek Australians in Financial Review’s 2018 Rich List
While most salaries in Australia have remained stagnant for the last few years, billionaires keep profiting at an unprecedented level. The Australian Financial Review, undertook its hardest ever task calculating …
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First Grand Hyatt to open in Greece
Greece is soon to become the third city in Europe to have a Grand Hyatt hotel, along with Germany and Turkey. Announced on Tuesday by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, it revealed …
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Hidden stories of friendship between Greek and Turkish Cypriots
Before nationalism and conflict, from the 1930s to 1950s, many Greek and Turkish Cypriots lived peacefully together. This period in time saw deep friendships formed and strong intercultural practices and …
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Greek passport one of the strongest
Greece’s economy might be struggling but its passport is in the top ten most powerful passports in the world allowing its holders to travel to 174 countries without requiring a …
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Government expected to double Greece’s monthly cash withdrawal limit
In a sign of a strengthening economy, Greece’s capital controls are set to ease even further with the government expected to increase the amount residents can withdraw from their bank …
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Thessaloniki mayor’s attackers avoid jail time
Three of the four suspects arrested following the attack of Thessaloniki mayor Yiannis Boutaris have been brought to trial, and managed to avoid jail time. One of the 20-year-old men …
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Greek Australian architect behind Sydney’s Punchbowl mosque
A new contemporary mosque, 23 years in the making, is not far away from opening its doors, and the unique design is the work of Greek Australian Angelo Candalepas. The …