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Greek-Turkish stand-off in the Aegean, and the role of Russia, US, Germany, France and NATO

Greece denied that it will enter “technical talks” with Turkey after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced the possibility of these. Greek Foreign Ministry sources dismissed Mr Stoltenberg’s announcement and underlined …

News

Crime of passion solved by ‘Inspector Coincidence’ after 31 years

Spiridon K., who was a friend of the husband of Garifalia Z., is said to have fallen in love with her and hassled her to leave her husband and her …

News

SAE requests Prime Minister’s intervention for GGAE

The General Secretariat of Hellenes Abroad (GGAE) is an institution well-recognised by the Greek diaspora. Since 1983 it has stood by Greek immigrants, and especially to the new generations and …

News

Foreigners will need to sit for a written exam to acquire Greek citizenship

Foreigners wishing to obtain Greek citizenship will have to pass written examinations according to an Interior Ministry Bill that has been opened up for public consultation until 10 September. The …

Life

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Greece 1821 Bicentenary Celebrations

Greece’s bicentennial is around the corner, giving Greeks around the world the chance to celebrate 200 years since Greece decided to claim its place among European nations and opt for …

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Dialogue

A letter of support for Greece by 25 British personalities

The British government received an open letter from 25 British personalities which first appeared in The Times. Prominent academics, writers, artists penned a letter of support to Greece to emphasise …

Sport

Hail the Greek cheerleaders who are about to enter Greek state schools

The Greek Cheerleading Federation – Athletic Group Dance has scored a victory after gaining permission from the Ministry of Education for its representatives to enter schools. The request was granted …

Sport

Preparing for the swimming race over the mythical city of Atlantis

Swimmers are preparing to dive into the seas of where the mythical city of Atlantis was said to have once stood. The Santorini Experience continues onto its sixth year, taking …

Dialogue

Where’s κύριο Τσούση when you need him?

Having reached middle age, I often nostalgically look back over the past 52 years and ruminate over the golden years spent going to Greek School. My primary school years were …

Property in Greece: A checklist on family inheritances

After the parent’s passing, the spouse and/or children are usually called as heirs to “accept” the real estate property inheritance (“apodohi klironomias”) and have it conveyed under their names. They …

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