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EU sanctions against Belarus following forced landing of Greece to Lithuania flight
The European Union leaders discussed the diversion of the Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania by Belarus, and agreed to a new round of sanctions against the country. Belarus President …
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Victoria records fifth COVID-19 case, with new restrictions and exposure sites identified
Victoria recorded one new case of COVID-19 after midnight, resulting in COVID-19 restriction from 6pm on Tuesday. The new case was identified as a contact and is a male in …
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Youth gather to commemorate Greek Pontic Genocide
On May 19, the youth of the Pontic Educational and Cultural Association of Victoria (Akrites to Pontou) held a Candlelight Commemoration entitled “Keeping the Flame of Memory Alive” in remembrance …
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Greece and the EU condemn forced landing of Ryanair flight in Belarus to detain prominent opposition blogger
The European Union, Greece and a number of other member states have condemned Belarus for forcing a Ryanair plane to land at Minsk airport as it flew over Belarus en …
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Police enforce mask-wearing on public transport
Victorian train and tram passengers refusing to wear a mask on their commute to work or school may be given a $200 fine after there has been a slide in …
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Tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Crete in the heart of Sydney
The official event of remembrance and in honour of the 80th anniversary of the historic Battle of Crete took place on Saturday, 22 May, at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, …
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Over 7,000 flocked to see Dimitris Basis at Greek Festival (photos)
The change of location from Darling Harbour to Hunter Valley did not deter Sydneysiders from attending the annual glendi of NSW’s Greek Community. Over 7,000 attended from around the state …
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Commemorating the Halkidiki rebellion
The Halkidikeon Association Aristotle the Stageritis in collaboration with the Halkidikeon Elderly Citizens Club held a special commemoration event for the 1821 uprising in Halkidiki. The rebellion, under the leadership …
Greece ‘top destination in bookings’ or on ‘should not travel’ list? – Euro Paradox
On any given – normal – year, Greek islands are magnets for tourists from the European north, with Brits and Germans famously topping the list. But Europe’s second pandemic summer …
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Greek Parliament approves bill on production and sale of medicinal cannabis
Parties voted for a draft law allowing the cultivation and sale of pharmaceutical cannabis in Parliament’s plenary session on Friday night. A roll-call vote, requested by main opposition SYRIZA, registered …