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Greece says new EU entry system fully operational despite confusion over UK travellers

Greece has confirmed that a new biometric screening system for non-European Union travellers is fully operational at its airports.

Greeks, Gregos, Griegos: Billy Cotsis’ latest adventures to Santiago, São Paulo, Rio, Vitoria

As has become the tradition, I made the trek to Latina America for Easter. In Santiago I stopped by a local Greek home as I’ve done before.

UK passport exemption lets some Australians skip Greece biometric checks

Australians travelling to Greece on UK passports can now avoid biometric screening under a recent rule change linked to the EES.

Virgin cuts flights as fuel costs surge in aviation shake-up

Australian airline Virgin Australia will reduce domestic flying as rising jet fuel prices continue to squeeze the aviation sector.

Patmos revisited: A journey into culture and faith through Easter traditions

I visited Patmos in the summer of 1994 with my Australian then fiancée now husband, on a whirlwind Greek island tour.

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Greek community leaders rally behind unity call over $119.5m Hellenic Village sale

Greek Australian community leaders have backed calls for unity over the $119.5 million Hellenic Village sale.

Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.

Eugenia Mitrakas on rebalancing the scales for women and migrants

The scales of justice are not just a phrase — they are a powerful symbol rooted in Greek thought and part of our shared Hellenic heritage.

 

 

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