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Bill to remove diaspora voting restrictions rejected by Greek Parliament
A citizen’s right to vote may be considered inalienable and easier than ever thanks to technology currently available, however the ability of Greeks abroad to exercise this right as stipulated …
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The Australian Government might recognise the Pontian Genocide
The issue of recognising the Pontian, Armenian and Assyrian genocides has garnered attention once again in Australia. United States President Joe Biden’s move to recognize the Armenian Genocide in an …
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Empty streets: Victoria’s Lockdown is another slap to business
Victoria began the first day of its seven-day lockdown on Friday – the fourth time that Melbourne had been shut down since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The …
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Four new COVID-19 cases in Victoria on the first day of the 4th lockdown: Full exposure sites listed
Victoria woke up to its first morning of a seven-day “circuit breaker” lockdown which runs through to 11.59pm on 3 June and affects six million people, confined to their homes …
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Aussie Fr John’s winding road to the Orthodox church
The parish priest of the St Nicholas Orthodox Church of Bunbury in South Australia, Fr John Sullivan, is a man who came to the Church by a long and varied …
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Greek mother’s desperate plea for help, after fleeing domestic violence
A few hours within publishing the devastating story of a Greek mother, her two children and their struggle to start a new life after fleeing domestic violence, Neos Kosmos was …
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Queensland community leaders gather to remember Battle of Crete
The presidents and representatives of Greek associations and Greek orthodox parishes as well as representatives of the Greek Consulate General attended the Battle of Crete commemoration service recently at the …
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A fourth lockdown in Victoria, and Greek Australian stakeholders feel the affect
Public health experts have been concerned on the speed of the B1.617.1 variant of COVID-19 which has moved quickly through the community. Acting Premier James Merlino said, “here in Victoria …
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‘Disappointment’ as Dimitris Basis concert is postponed due to Melbourne’s lockdown
Stuttgart-born Dimitris Basis, in Australia for the celebration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, was to have performed in Melbourne on 29 May, however his presentation of uplifting songs …
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Melbourne braces for lockdown with 12 new COVID-19 cases: Experts point to problems with quarantine
Victoria’s government is expected to announce a lockdown today any moment as 12 new COVID-19 cases emerged overnight. Health officials had been alarmed at the speed in which case numbers …