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Merimna celebrates for a good cause
People from all parts of Melbourne’s Greek community joined in to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Merimna. Hosted on Sunday at the Xenia Food Store on Lygon Street, the event …
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Following his resignation, FECCA congratulates Michael Ebeid for his work at SBS
Following the announcement of SBS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Michael Ebeid’s decision to resign from his position after seven-and-a-half years of service, the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council …
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Zaev’s conspiracy theory wants PAOK’s Ivan Savvidis funding anti-NATO protests
According to FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev his government has received multiple reports that “Greek businessmen” who are “sympathetic to the Russian cause” paid locals amounts ranging from $13,000 to …
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Tori Nikolaou: ‘One day I’d fly a bigger jet than my baba!’
Athanasia Tori Nikolaou does not know how to give up, only how to keep going higher, as high as it’s necessary to achieve her goals. At 20 years old, this …
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Large-scale prostitution enterprise in Greece exploiting migrant women dismantled
A major prostitution enterprise that had been exploiting migrant women has been dismantled by Greek authorities. Greece’s organised crime and human trafficking unit managed to coordinate the arrest of 13 …
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320 Greek intellectuals express support for Greece-FYROM deal
More than 320 Greek writers, artists, academics, politicians and other self-proclaimed “leftist, democratic, progressive citizens” have come forward in support of the agreement between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic …
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The Orthodox Church in the social media era: selfie anyone?
I can still recall the day. Mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, a photo appeared from what appeared to be a wedding ceremony at the local Greek Orthodox Church. It …
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Tackling the taboo of gambling
Australians spend more per person on gambling than any other country in the world, and more on gambling – $21 billion – compared to any other dangerous activity, including alcohol, …
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Voting rights for Greeks abroad take centrestage on political debate
One of the longest-standing unresolved political issues, the right of Greeks abroad to participate in elections, has gained new relevance recently, during a parliamentary debate in Greece, regarding legislation to …
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Sexual consent: Is it really a matter of Yes or No?
Last Friday, the New South Wales Government released its first sexual assault strategy, in a bid to improve prevention, provide greater support to victims and better ensure that perpetrators are …