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Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection directs towards account for areas affected by natural disasters
The Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has announced the establishment of a state aid account aimed at assisting regions affected by natural disasters. The initiative, known as …
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Australian first biobank to fight childhood diseases
It’s hoped affordable new treatments will be created to help fight childhood genetic muscle diseases following the establishment of an Australian first biobank. The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will be …
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Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia GM to step down in October
Nick Kyriazopoulos, General Manager of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOSCA), will be stepping down next month after almost 15 years with the organisation. His time at the …
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Cyprus urges UN to resurrect negotiations on divided island
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday (local time) urged the United Nations to appoint a special envoy with the aim of restarting negotiations on the long-divided island. “It is high …
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Strike standstill in Greece over labour bill
Greek unions on Thursday (Greece time) staged a 24-hour walkout paralysing services and snarling public transport over labour legislation that will allow greater job flexibility. Civil servants, hospital workers, school …
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‘End of an era’ as Murdoch steps down from News Corp
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been likened to a Russian dictator and accused of enormously damaging democracy as Australian politicians reflect on his retirement. The surprise move from the 92-year-old …
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UNESCO adds Zagorochoria to its World Heritage List
The Zagorochoria in Mt. Pindos, northwestern Greece, were included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, it was announced at the World Heritage Committee’s 45th session taking place in Riyadh. The extended …
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Calls to cut flight caps to lower prices, boost tourism
Unlimited flights into Australia would lead to lower prices, better quality services and more opportunity to travel, the Productivity Commission says. The federal government’s independent economic adviser called for the …
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Greek Australian Society virtual panel on Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of Referendum
On Monday, September 18, the Greek Australian Society (GAS) hosted a panel conversation titled Greek – Australians and the Voice to Parliament, attended by fifty participants. The aim was to …
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Chaos erupts in Oakleigh
A series of incidents in a matter of hours in Melbourne’s Greek neighbourhood of Oakleigh have caused chaos. A shop was set on fire – with damage to nearby businesses …