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EU’s Schinas seeks to reset EU-Australia relations with soft power
The European Commission’s vice-president, Margaritis Schinas, is in Australia. He’s meeting politicians and many in the Greek Diaspora, using “soft power”, to recalibrate EU-Australia cooperation, especially after the recent …
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Greek coastguard calls off search for 12 missing sailors in Aegean tragedy
Greece’s coastguard on Friday said it was ending a search for 12 sailors missing from the cargo ship that sank last weekend in gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea. The …
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King Charles’ Greek tie sparks speculation at COP28
King Charles III made waves at COP28 on Friday by sporting a tie that bore a pattern resembling the Greek flag. This caught attention given the ongoing dispute between the …
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States and territories dig in on permanent GST deal
State treasurers want a GST deal squared away before considering an expanded role in funding the National Disability Insurance Scheme. State and territory treasurers are angling to lock in their …
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Greek Diaspora in Australia may be eligible to postal vote in European elections
Greek Australians enrolled in Greece’s electoral rolls are poised to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming European elections starting June 9, 2024. This new development, introduced by Minister for …
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Vassilis Vassilikos, the Greek writer best known for his 1967 political novel “Z,” passed away at 89
Vassilis Vassilikos, the acclaimed Greek writer best known for his 1967 political novel Z, passed away at 89. Z was translated into 32 languages and adapted into the award-winning film …
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Sunak snubs Greek PM Mitsotakis in what is a seen as a sign of petulance
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has intensified his war of words with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing him of trying to “grandstand” over the Parthenon Marbles dispute by breaking …
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62 years later, Greek Australian World War I veteran gets grave detailed
The headstone of a distinguished Greek Australian World War I veteran is set to be detailed 62 years after his death in 1961. Up until recently, little was known about …
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Iconographer Andreas Georgakopoulos and his monumental frescoes in Greek Orthodox Churches honoured in Australia
Earlier this month the Art & Language Centre “DIDAS” illuminated the Parish Hall “Hermes” of the Resurrection of Christ in Kogarah to pay homage to the late Iconographer Andreas Georgakopoulos. …
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Australian travellers confront the realities of needle spiking and sexual assault abroad
Two Australian women have come forward to share their experience of sexual assault after being drugged with a needle while traveling abroad, in 2022 and 2019, with the intent to …