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Tensions escalate in SYRIZA leadership race ahead of second round of elections

As the second round of elections to determine the new leader of SYRIZA approaches, the rivalry between the competing camps of Stefanos Kasselakis and Efi Achtsioglou is intensifying. While the …

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COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs

More pandemic-era measures could be rolled back in NSW after the state government moved to scrap a system allowing people to register positive tests. Residents will no longer be able …

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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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