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The Greek-Australian Who Managed to Escape Lindt Cafe Siege in Sydney
Stefan Balafoutis, a Greek-Australian lawyer who was one of the hostages at Martin Place’s Lindt cafe in Sydney, Australia, managed to escape before police entered the building to bring the siege to...
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Greek Australian Lawyer Speaks About Man Behind Sydney Seige
Greek-Australian lawyer Manny Conditsis said that his former client Man Haron Monis, the man behind the Sydney Siege, was an “isolated figure.” The Iranian refugee “came to Australia in the late 1990s...
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Amirah Droudis: Greek Girlfriend of Sydney Siege Shooter [Video]
It was revealed on Tuesday, December 16, that the girlfriend of Man Haron Monis, the gunman who sieged the Lindt Chocolate Café in Sydney, is of Greek origin. The 35-year-old woman, Amirah Droudis,...
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Arthur Sinodinos Resigns as Assistant Treasurer
Greek-Australian Federal Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Sinodinos, finally resigned from office amid rumors of an imminent government reshuffle. Sinodinos announced his decision to the country’s Prime...
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Campaign to Promote Greek Language in Australia
A campaign entitled “Speak Greek in March” will be launched in early 2015 in Australia with the participation of Diaspora organizations, schools, mass media and all interested parties. The campaign’s...
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Sydney Siege Shooter’s Girlfriend has Bail Revoked
Amirah Droudis, the Greek-Australian girlfriend of the Sydney cafe siege shooter, had her bail revoked after a magistrate decided that her being at large is an “unacceptable risk.” The Director of...
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Greek-Australian Woman Receives Birthday Card from Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth of England has recently sent a birthday card to Eleni Stamelou, member of the Greek Diaspora in Perth, Australia, in order to commemorate the latter’s 108th birthday. Stamelou was born...
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Increase in Visa Costs for Spouses Will Affect Greeks in Australia
Greeks who are currently moving to Australia may face some economic difficulties after the recent increase in permanent partner and spouse travel visa costs that was announced by the Australian...
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Students Excelling in Greek Language Awarded
Students who excelled in learning Greek in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) examinations were awarded by the Greek Community of Melbourne during the established annual celebration of...
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Greek Australian Teen Girl Rebecca Hatzis Missing
A Greek-Australian teenager was reported missing on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, as pressed by the Victoria police headquarters, which has already published a search note and a photo of the girl,...
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Greek Australians Ambivalent About Elections in Greece
Greek Australians are ambivalent about the upcoming snap elections in Greece, according to an article in Australia’s The Age. On the one hand they worry about the economy in their homeland if left-wing...
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A New Era for South Australia’s Greek Orthodox Community
Greek-Australian Bill Gonis has taken the reins of the historic Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, after the recent board elections. The new President’s aim is to help the community overcome...
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Missing Teenager Rebecca Hatzis Found
Missing teenager Rebecca Hatzis has been located safe and well, according to a Victorian Police announcement.. The 16-year-old Greek-Australian girl presented at Oakleigh police station about 2:15pm...
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Greek-Australian Epiphany Celebrations
The Australian summer weather gave thousands of devoted Greek Orthodox Australians the opportunity to attend the Epiphany celebrations in various coastal areas of the country. In Frankston, the Greek...
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Archbishop Stylianos Visits New Greek Community Building in Melbourne
Archbishop Stylianos of Australia made a historic visit to the new building of the Greek Community of Melbourne on Thursday, December 31, 2014. Their Graces Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis and Bishop Iakovos...
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Greek-Australian Saves Family from Drowning
A Greek-Australian man from Sydney managed to save three young girls and their father from drowning, despite the fact that he did not know how to swim. When asked to describe his experience, Nick...
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Australian Defense Ministry Looking at Greek Soldiers to Staff its Army
In an attempt to shield its national defense, the Australian government is seeking qualified soldiers from abroad, while the recruitment campaign is also addressing Greek and Greek-Australian...
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Greek-Cypriot Director’s Film ‘Anna’ Receives Australian Award
Greek-Cypriot director Spyros Haralabous has been excelling abroad. His short film “Anna” won the award for Best International Short Film at the 21st Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival that was held in...
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Giorgos Xylouris and Jim White to Perform in Australia
After the great success of their joint performances in the United States, renowned Australian rock drummer Jim White and Greek lute player and singer Giorgos Xylouris have scheduled more performances...
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Greek Sculptor Works at Kogarah’s Artist Cottage
Carss Park is located in the southern Sydney suburb of Kogarah. When the park supervisor left his job, the cottage where he used to live, within the park, was abandoned. At first, the municipality had...
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