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Search for boat survivors, bodies continues in Greece

Greek authorities are continuing their search and rescue operation following the sinking of a trawler overcrowded with migrants in one of the deepest parts of the Mediterranean Sea, the country’s …

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What we know about migrant tragedy off Greece

With at least 78 dead and hundreds more feared missing after the sinking of a rusty trawler off Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula Wednesday, questions are being asked if more could have …

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More than 120 Syrians aboard Greece migrant shipwreck

At least 125 Syrians were on board a migrant ship that sank off Greece this week, relatives and activists said Friday, as rescuers scoured the waters for hundreds feared missing. …

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Hope fades for survivors of migrant boat disaster off Greece

Greek rescuers on Friday scanned the Ionian Sea by air and boat for survivors of a migrant boat sinking, as hope faded of finding more people alive two days after …

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‘Fortress Europe’ policies blamed for Greece migrant boat tragedy

Brussels has put the blame on people-smuggling gangs, but for many NGOs and rights groups, the latest migrant boat sinking, off Greece, is the fault of a “Fortress Europe” policy. …

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Alison Duncan announced as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece

Alison Duncan has been appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. Ms Duncan, a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign …

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Aussie gambling rates rebound to pre-pandemic levels

Punters are upping the ante as gambling levels that dropped at the height of COVID-19 shutdowns rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Australian National University research released on Friday shows that physically restricting …

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Women MPs speak out over parliament’s toxic culture

Politicians from all sides of federal parliament are demanding concrete action to eradicate toxic behaviour on Capital Hill and better protect women. The leaking of Brittany Higgins’ text messages and …

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En route to Greece? Qantas economy perks fight cabin fever on long flights

Extra leg room and a wellness zone are among the perks being offered to Qantas economy passengers on flights lasting 22 hours. The features are key to the airline’s pitch …

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9 suspects held after Greece boat tragedy: port source

Nine Egyptians have been arrested on suspicion of being people smugglers after the migrant boat disaster off Greece that claimed at least 78 lives, a port source told AFP Thursday. …

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