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Evzones coming to Melbourne for the National Day
Greeks in Melbourne are getting ready for the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which is to take place at the Shrine of Rememberance on Sunday 25 March. This …
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Changes in religion lessons unconstitutional, says Greek state council
Greece’s Council of State came up with a new ruling on Tuesday (local time) deeming the changes made by former education minister Nikos Filis in religion lessons unconstitutional, opposing “Article 16 of the …
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A Greek named the best pilot in NATO
Pilot Vasilis Kalogeridis has been named NATO’s best pilot according to a voting amongst his peers. The Squadron leader achieved this high distinction following his participation in the Tactical Leadership Program …
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Turkish citizens violate borders, in state of intoxication
Four heavily intoxicated men tried to pass the Greek – Turkish border overnight and enter Greek territory. Three out of them were arrested on the Turkish side of the border, …
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Government coalition parties reaffirm their ties
The Greek coalition government seemed to be standing on shaky ground this week, with rumors of the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) party threatening to lead the partnership to collapse, due …
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Managing finances 101 for elderly Greek Australians
As people age, depending on their state of mind and level of dependence, they can become more vulnerable to abuse, and sometimes it is by those they hold dearest. According …
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Russian key witness to international money laundering case turns herself in at Athens police station
Russian national Maria Efimova, 36, has handed herself in at the Syntagma Square police station in Athens fearing for her life. The woman, a former bank employee who is considered …
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Missing Archimandrite of Mani, found dead in his car
A search had been underway to find the missing archimandrite Andreas Bolovinos of the Metropolis of Mani since the early hours of Monday, while the local authorities feared for his …
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Evangelismos church to reopen for church services this weekend
It has been almost two years since the historic church of Evangelismos in East Melbourne was destroyed by a devastating fire. But this week the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne …
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The Evzones are coming to Oakleigh
This month will see Melbourne and the City of Monash welcome Greece’s famous Evzone Guard to Australia. As the Presidential Guard of the Hellenic Republic, this important ceremonial military unit …