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Greek government introduces new e-prescribing system for vulnerable citizens during coronavirus crisis

April 6, 2020

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MP Jenny Mikakos launches $20 million ‘Hotel for Heroes’ plan

Greece

Katerina Stefanidi on Tokyo 2020 postponement: Better late than later

Australia

Free TAFE courses on offer in NSW to up-skill people during coronavirus crisis

Greece

Second Greek migrant camp in lockdown after COVID-19 case confirmed

Greece collects more than €4 million in fines for violating coronavirus restrictions

April 6, 2020

Greek authorities have confirmed the state has collected a total of €4,253,700 ($7.6 million) in fines issued for violations related to the...

Columnist

A Greek in Rio & Brasil: From being a Grego to a Bulldogs training session

April 5, 2020

By Billy Cotsis. A Bulldogs footy and kids with a Greek background, deep in the picturesque Rio State. Now that is...

Greece

Cyprus reports huge jump in domestic violence cases amid coronavirus pandemic

April 5, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has brought about a disturbing surge in cases of domestic violence in Cyprus, with the 1440 helpline receiving over...

Australia

Visa changes open the door for Greek students to access their hard-earned superannuation

April 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a standstill for thousands of Greek students in Australia, with many left with little choice...

Community

Letter from the Editor: #KeepItGreek while we stay at home

April 4, 2020

Dear readers of The Greek Herald, As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds around us, it is our duty to stay at...

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Australia

The Archdiocese of Australia ‘relieves parishes’ from their financial responsibilities in 2020

April 4, 2020

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia announced in an encyclical on Friday that due to the adverse conditions created by the coronavirus...

Greece

Greece’s Foreign Ministry hoists Italian flag in symbolic solidarity

April 4, 2020

In a symbolic move of solidarity with the Italian people hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, the Greek Foreign Ministry raised the...

Church

Israel to help Orthodox Christians share ‘holy fire’ amid coronavirus outbreak [VIDEO]

April 4, 2020

Israel is working with foreign governments and Orthodox Christian leaders in the Holy Land to make sure that one of their most...

Community

Associations

Deputy Minister for Immigration meeting with Melbourne community leaders to discuss temporary visas

April 4, 2020

The President of the Hellenic Community of Melbourne, Mr. Vassilis Papastergiadis, is scheduled to meet with the Deputy Minister for Immigration in...

Community

Costa Georgiadis asks kids stuck in isolation to snap photos of ‘What’s In Your Backyard’

April 4, 2020

Greek-Australian landscape architect and host of ABC's Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, has launched the 'What's In Your Backyard?' campaign to encourage the...

Australia

Vasili’s Taxidi: A Snip, a Clip and Everything Greek at Steve and Angela’s Unisex Salon

April 3, 2020

By Vasilis Vasilas With the mass migration of Greeks to Australia after World War II, came a diversity of...

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Australia

Greek-Australian boxer, George Kambosos Jr, flees US amid coronavirus crisis

April 2, 2020

With the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States surpassing 200,000, it's no surprise that Greek-Australian boxing star George...

Australia

Newcastle Jets player tests positive for coronavirus

March 28, 2020

An unnamed Newcastle Jets player has become the first professional footballer in Australia to test positive to the COVID-19 virus.

Australia

Basil Zempilas opens up about confronting interview with Ben Cousins

March 28, 2020

Sports broadcaster Basil Zempilas opened up with SEN on Thursday, discussing his interview with Ben Cousins for a new documentary, airing on...

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Culture

Ministry of Tourism launches ‘Greece from Home’ online platform [VIDEO]

April 3, 2020

The Ministry of Tourism has launched an online platform, 'Greece from Home,' which is aimed at reinforcing the country's positive image during...

Culture

Today in History: Alexander the Great crossed the Hellespont and began his campaign in the East

April 1, 2020

A story that Greeks are all too familiar with, Alexander the Great solidified his place in the history books at this time...

Art & Design

Famous Van Gogh painting stolen from museum under coronavirus lockdown

March 31, 2020

A famous Vincent Van Gogh painting has been stolen from a museum which was closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Celebrity

Former Greek WWII resistance hero Manolis Glezos dies aged 97

March 31, 2020

Manolis Glezos, a Greek World War II resistance hero, who remained active in politics into his nineties, has died in Athens. He...

Australia

Mick’s Meats: “That Night, We Lost 80% Of Our Business”

March 30, 2020

By Vasilis Vasilas With the business and workforce landscape dramatically changes on a weekly basis, with the Federal and...

Celebrity

Build a body like King Leonidas with Gerard Butler’s workout routine and diet plan

March 30, 2020

Actor Gerard Butler is famously recognised as playing the legendary King Leonidas in the 2006 film '300'. In the film, we saw...

Food

Greek tips to boost your immune system

March 29, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads, we are reminded to reduce exposure with other people, and take care of ourselves if we get sick.

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Associations

Prominent Greek women recognised by OEEGA NSW at International Women’s Day lunch

Community March 10, 2020

Over 500 people attended The Cretan Association of Sydney’s inaugural Cretan Panigiri

Associations March 10, 2020

Pan-Lesvian and Mytilenean Associations unite to address growing migrant crisis

Community March 3, 2020

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Turkey in review: The lira crisis, censorship controversy & COVID-19 trajectory

April 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused governments all over the world to introduce drastic emergency measures, suspending many of the freedoms that citizens...

Australia

Scott Morrison: ‘Workplace rules’ will apply to upcoming Easter church services

April 3, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced today that 'workplace rules' will apply to churches over the Easter period. This...

Greece

Doctors launch #SOSMoria initiative to evacuate Greek refugee camp

April 3, 2020

Over 5,000 doctors from all over Europe have come together to support the initiative #SOSMoria, which aims to evacuate thousands of migrants...

Australia

Small businesses in NSW to receive $10,000 grants for ‘fast relief’ during coronavirus pandemic

April 3, 2020

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has announced that thousands of small businesses across NSW struggling to cope with the COVID-19 shutdown will receive...

Greece

Greek migrant camp quarantined after 23 migrants test positive for coronavirus

April 3, 2020

Greece has quarantined Ritsona migrant camp for two weeks after 23 of its residents tested positive for the coronavirus.

Australia

Scott Morrison announces free childcare for working parents during coronavirus crisis

April 2, 2020

Around one million families are set to receive free childcare during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan announced today by the Morrison...

Australia

News Corp to suspend print editions of 60 local newspapers as advertising revenue slumps

April 2, 2020

News Corp Australia will stop printing 60 of its community newspapers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia from April...

Church

Easter church services to be held behind closed doors in Greece

April 2, 2020

Following a teleconference on Wednesday, the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has announced that Easter services will be held behind...

Greece

Greece bids farewell to WWII resistance icon, Manolis Glezos, in silent funeral

April 2, 2020

Greek resistance hero and politician, Manolis Glezos, was laid to rest in Athens on Wednesday with only nine people in attendance due...

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