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Samaras and Tsipras clash in rare Parliamentary exchange
A parliamentary debate about the agricultural sector in Greece resulted in a fiery exchange between Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras.
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Greek coalition fears fallout from sacking civil servants
Greece is hoping that the departure of civil servants from the public sector will help convince visiting troika officials that there is no needto sack public sector workers.
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Greeks abroad – proof of residence
Greece has stepped up efforts to expand its tax base, including moves towards capturing tax evasion.
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Ancient Greeks smarter than us
Technology, over processed food and modern life has made us stupider than our Greek ancestors.
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Greek Australian up for UN award
Creating cultural harmony through music, and keeping traditions alive
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Baklava Bake off in April
The competition will be judged by chef Shane Delia of Maha restaurant and includes cash prizes.
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Racial awareness review at Victoria Police
A review into cross cultural training of the Victoria Police announced this week, has been welcomed by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV).
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MP pushes Australian agenda
Whether Greeks of the diaspora should be given the right to vote, and the work and holiday visa, were discussed in depth by Steve Georganas MP on a trip to Greece.
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Conservative takes helm in Nicosia
Cypriot president-elect Nicos Anastasiades was busy appointing a new cabinet on Monday after winning Sunday’s election runoff with 57.5 percent of the vote.
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Talks between ministers, farmers break down
Talks between four ministers and unionists representing farmers who have been pushing for tax breaks broke down, prompting producers to herald further protest action.