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‘I won’t pay’ movement announces protest
The Coordinating Committee of the “I won’t pay” movement for the Peloponnese on Thursday announced plans for an organised protest at road tolls across the region at 3pm on Sunday.
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Public transport workers launch new wave of walkouts despite approval of reforms
A fresh period of upheaval for Athenians as public transport workers are planning more walkouts in protest at reforms streamlining their services, even though the changes were vote
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EU police break up Greece-based cigarette smuggling gang
European Union police declared victory Thursday in a battle to break up a Greek-based gang that manufactured ‘tax-free’ cigarettes and smuggled them into Germany.
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Competition watchdog keeps eye on kiosks in Crete
The Greek Competition Commission is keeping an eye on kiosks in Crete for signs of price fixing after the retailers decided to up the retail cost of cigarettes, possibly triggering
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Migrant repatriation scheme hits funding snag
The repatriation of migrants is being hampered by lack of money from the Greek government.
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The‘M’ word returns
Multiculturalism is official government policy again after the concept was re-embraced in a watershed speech by Immigration Minister Chris Bowen on Tuesday at the Sydney Institute.
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Defrocked priest fired by South Australia Police
A Greek priest appointed as a chaplain by South Australian Police has been dismissed just seven days into his job after senior police became aware of information affecting his “sui
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Aroney leaves behind a legacy for Greek Australians
Manuel Aroney, AM, OBE, passed away on Tuesday 15 February at the age of 78 leaving a legacy behind a long and lasting legacy of serving the Greek Australian community.
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Cyclone Carlos wreaks havoc in Darwin
Two Greeks in Darwin talk about the impact of Cyclone Carlos as it continues its course across northern Australia.
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Asbestosis sufferer sues Dunlop
A Greek Australian man is suing Goodyear Dunlop tyre factory after being diagnosed with asbestosis after working at the company for ten years.