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New classical orchestra to focus on contemporary Greek works
The youngest Mayor in Victoria is Greek (photos)
The large Greek community in Australia has established itself as one of the most active and productive in the country’s multicultural society. With a presence in all walks of life, second and third generation Greeks occupy positions of influence in politics, business and arts. The latest example of an Australian of Greek background excelling in public life, is Demetra Clisaris.
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Greek national “Ochi” day celebrated in Sweden
The Greek national day of October 28thcommemorating Greece’s heroic entrance into WWII against the Axis powers and the defeat of Mussolini’s forces was ceremoniously celebrated on Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Parish in the city of Jönköping, Sweden.
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Global Times: Thousands of Greek Businesses Flee to Bulgaria
More than 15,000 Greeks have registered new companies in Bulgaria's tax offices in the first quarter of 2016, the Global Times, a Chinese business edition, has said.
It quotes data from the Greek Embassy in Sofia and a report published by Greek daily Vima ("Tribune").
On average, a dozen accounts opened in Bulgaria on a daily basis, the Chinese Times says, citing Vima.
Realistic details in the Chinese Warriors indicate Greek influence (photos + video)
Home market among the worst-performing in EU
The Greek housing market had the second-worst performance among European Union member states in the April-June quarter, with cities showing a 2.9 percent annual decline in prices, according to Bank of Greece data presented by Eurostat on Wednesday.
The only two other countries to show a decline in the same period were Cyprus (-9 percent) and Italy (-1.4 percent).
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The best offense is defense, for Greece
Greece extended its perfect start to the World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win in Tallinn over host Estonia on Monday night. Both of its goals came from defenders.
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Greek islanders for Nobel Peace Prize speak to Reuters
For months Greek fisherman Stratis Valamios would steer his boat out to sea, only instead of fish, he pulled out people.
Day after day, rubber boats packed with refugees and migrants would attempt the short but dangerous crossing to Greece from Turkey, even as winter set in and the seas turned rough and winds grew violent.
Czech FM: We wouldn't put migrants on empty islands
The Czech government has distanced itself from controversial remarks made by the country's President Milos Zeman, who suggested that thousands of economic migrants be deported from European states to uninhabited Greek islands.
Ankara Mayor disputes Aegina and Crete as Greek islands! (map)
Turkish politicians continue to provoke Greece on the matter of the so-called ‘disputed’ islands in the Aegean Sea.