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More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 people have bought their first home in regional parts of the country in the past year, as part of a government scheme. The regional first home buyer …
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Premier Allan unveils new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victoria’s mammoth transport infrastructure pipeline has a new minister at the helm, with Premier Jacinta Allan unveiling her cabinet. Ms Allan was responsible for transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop …
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Greek women from around the world awarded in Athens
Greek women from all over the world were rewarded for their international achievements and actions at the third Greek International Women Awards (GIWA) held last Thursday in Athens. Inaugurated in …
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Officials shut down Athens Olympic stadium over roof concerns
Greece’s top sports facility, the Olympic Stadium in Athens, will be shut down with immediate effect after a study raised concerns over its huge glass-and-metal roof, stadium officials said Friday. …
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Media watchdogs tell Greece to prevent attacks on press
Eight European and international media organisations called on the Greek government on Thursday to “urgently” combat impunity for crimes against journalists and uphold press freedom. “Murdered, surveilled and sued: decisive …
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Greece establishes Mobile Passport Application Units in remote areas abroad
In a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Citizen Protection, Mobile Passport Application Units are being established to assist Greek citizens residing in remote areas abroad. To …
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North Macedonian flag-raising at Oakleigh Grammar causes a stir
On September 8, Oakleigh Grammar, the Greek Archdiocese school, raised the North Macedonia flag to celebrate that nation’s Independence Day, but controversy followed. The Grammar school responding to questions from …
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Draft amendment on curbing high pricing in basic goods passes Parliament
A draft amendment by the Development ministry proposing measures to manage inflationary pressure on basic consumer goods was approved in Parliament on Wednesday (Greece time). The amendment calls for the …
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The tragic events of 1974 and the lobbying power of the united Greek Cypriot and Greek communities in Australia
The Greek Studies Program, in collaboration with the Department of Languages and Cultures at La Trobe University, the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora, and the Greek Orthodox Community of …
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Antimatter experiment proves Einstein right – again
In Star Trek, the starship Enterprise zips through space using a warp drive that harnesses antimatter. Suffice to say, such technology remains in the realm of science fiction. But scientists …