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Greek American White House official scores Pentagon job too
At only 33 years of age, Michael Kratsios has already completed three years as an American government official, and serving as the White House Chief Technology Officer (CTO) since 2019. …
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More COVID-19 infections recorded at St Basil’s
St. Basil’s in Fawkner is one of Melbourne’s dozens aged care facilities battling a surge in coronavirus infections. Since the first 25 cases were recorded on Friday, more staff members …
The wounds remain open, 46 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Monday 20 July marks the completion of 46 years since the day that Turkish troops invaded Cyprus. The bleak anniversary is commemorated every year to honour the fallen and mourn …
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First ever all-English Hierarchical Vespers Service in Australia
For the first time in the history of Greek Orthodox faith in Australia, an Hierarchical Vespers Service was conducted entirely in English. Honouring the Feast of the Great Martyr Marina, …
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Masks to be made compulsory in Victoria’s lockdown areas, as cases surge
Victoria recorded 363 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, with a new mandatory face covering rule announced, due to a “concerning increase” in infections seen in recent days. Out of the …
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An 18-year-old charged with murder over Oakleigh fatal brawl
Victoria Police Homicide detectives have laid murder charges against a 18-year-old Dandenong man over an incident that took place in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall last month. Thomas ‘Tommy’ Tran, 20, died …
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Multicultural communities were asked how COVID-19 advice could be best communicated to them – and here’s what they said
As COVID-19 cases began spreading across many multicultural communities in Melbourne last last month, Victoria’s chief health officer said it was essential for the government to properly engage with linguistically …
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Victoria notes 217 new infections, a drop from yesterday’s record-breaking 428
Victoria noted a significant drop in cases recorded overnight on Saturday which fell to 217 after yesterday’s record-breaking 428 new infections. There were two more deaths of a man and …
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Netflix promotes Ted Sarandos, making him next in line to the CEO
Netflix announced the promotion of Greek-American content manager Ted Sarandos to the position of co-CEO. The promotion comes at a time when subscription growth is estimated to slow down in …
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Erdogan states he is ‘freeing’ Hagia Sophia, and Russians are glad for free tickets
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued his provocations in rhetoric following Friday prayers. “It was a dream since I was young to free Hagia Sophia from the shackles of slavery,” …