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Greek parliament passes legislation for legal recognition of gender identity
The new law expressly states that transgender people can change their legal documents with a court ruling, removing the requirement of medical interventions or tests.
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Greek Film Festival gets off to a smashing start
Hundreds turned out for the opening night in Sydney and Melbourne to see the Australian premiere of Roza of Smyrna.
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Costa Gavras to turn Varoufakis’ book into a film
It will be a fictional account of the former minister’s encounters with the EU leaders.
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Doctors of the World warns of unmet health problems for refugee populations in Greece
According to data submitted to the United Nations, 72 per cent of the health problems refugees face are treated ‘inadequately or not at all’.
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Building knowledge and partnership bridges with Greece
Dr Lois Labrianidis addresses the brain drain phenomenon and the platform connecting Greeks from all over the world.
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La Trobe and GCM collaborate to offer PhD scholarship on Greek language learning
La Trobe University is seeking a candidate to investigate parental attitudes to language learning across the Greek community of Melbourne.
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First bouzouki school opens its doors in Australia
There are already 25 students enrolled, studying music theory, history of Greek music and, of course, practical bouzouki playing.
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New property development in the heart of Oakleigh draws attention
Property group Pellicano’s latest Melbourne residential development bears the signature of renowned architects SJB, designed to fit within Oakleigh’s existing architectural fabric.
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Brimbank deputy mayor becomes the voice for victims of violence
Greek Australian Georgina Papafotiou shares her own personal story as a cautionary tale.
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Ho Ho Oh? Archaeologists find tomb of St Nicholas in Turkey
A recent archaeological discovery underneath a Turkish church could shed light on the mysterious whereabouts of St Nicholas.