Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was taken to Mykonos police station after allegedly assaulting a police officer in the early hours of Friday.
The English international was caught having a scuffle with some other men outside of a bar in Mykonos Town. According to the Greek paper Ɵema, citizens reportedly tipped off the ELAS at 12.30 a.m Friday morning, claiming that two groups of Englishmen were fighting outside a bar.
The paper does not specify what the ‘wild incident’ was, but the ELAS proceeded to handcuff Maguire and the other involved parties after arriving at the scene.
BREAKING: Video of Harry Maguire’s fight in Mykonos has surfaced.
Per police reports, Maguire, his brothers & a friend began fighting police when they arrived on the scene after this.
They’re now being accused of assault & are being held in the District Attorney’s Dpt on Syros. pic.twitter.com/z6Ra9aDLrI
‘When the police intervened to stop the quarrel, three people from a group of Englishmen attacked the [police]men verbally and using physical violence,’ the outlet reports.
‘As a result, the police brought the three Englishmen – among them the United central defender – to Mykonos police station.’
After arriving at Mykonos police station, the three subjects allegedly continued to provoke and beat two police officers, resulting in their arrest.
According to his lawyers, Maguire reportedly denied his attack as he was taken away by boat to the Syros prosecutor’s office.
Harry Maguire was taken to Mykonos police station after allegedly assaulting a police officer in the early hours of Friday.. Photo: Givemesport.com
Manchester United responded to the incident with the following statement:
“The club is aware of an episode in which Harry Maguire is involved and it happened in Mykonos last night. We contacted Harry, who is fully cooperating with the Greek authorities. At this point in time, there will be no further comment. “
If guilty of beating the police officers, it is assumed that the board or Manchester United manger Ole Gunnar Solskjær will be forced to issue a punishment to the English player.
Maguire joined the ‘Red Devils’ for a record-breaking fee of 80 million pounds in 2019, the most any club has payed for a defender so far.
Another Melbourne aged care home is being sued for allegedly failing to ensure residents’ safety during Victoria’s second COVID-19 wave.
Dimitrios Fotiadis died at St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in July and his daughter, Effie, alleges it failed to provide a safe environment or adequate care.
She is suing for psychological injury and financial losses, according to documents lodged in Victoria’s Supreme Court.
As of Thursday, 191 coronavirus cases were linked to the Fawkner home.
It’s accused of failing to heed warnings about COVID-19 and operating in breach of state and federal regulations. Staff were allegedly not given adequate protective equipment.
Other aggrieved relatives of St Basil’s residents are expected to join the lawsuit.
Victoria’s coroner is already investigating the deaths of five residents there.
It’s the second aged care home to be sued over its response to Victoria’s second wave.
Earlier this week, a class action was launched against Heritage Care, which runs Epping Gardens Aged Care.
Sebastian Agnello alleges similar care and safety failings over the death of his 92-year-old mother Carmela at that facility.
Photos of picnics, parties, christenings, name days and school celebrations. Faces brightened with wide smiles. Other times, stories about marriages that were not meant to happen, nostalgia for the homeland and tears for those left behind.
As the years go by the photos fade and so do the memories.
“Everything our generation has achieved we owe to these first immigrants. They have shaped our history we have the responsibility to keep their stories alive for the generations to come,” Doris Falidis Nickolas, author of the book ‘Life Has Two Doors’, tells The Greek Herald.
Born in Adelaide in 1967, to immigrant parents, Eleftherios from Elassona and Niki from Agios Panteleimonas in Pieria, Mrs. Falidis – Nickolas, recently created the Facebook group ‘Hellenics in South Australia’ to encourage more people to share their families’ immigration stories.
Doris with her husband Jim and her parents at the launch of the Greek version of her book/ Supplied by: Doris Falidis Nickolas
In 2016, Falidis-Nickolas self-published and launched her first book, a memoir of the lives of four young women from her mother’s village, who left their homeland in the 1950s and 1960s to embark on an adventure in search for a better future in Australia. A year later, the book was translated in Greek.
“After my book launch, I had people approaching me and sharing their stories. This is when I realised how many of them are untold. If we don’t have these [stories], are they happy or sad, easy or hard, we don’t have the facts to record history. Lessons can be learned even from the more difficult stories and the hardships.
“II would love if the group ‘Hellenics in South Australia’ motivates more people to share stories and photos and becomes a platform for them to connect,” says the author explaining how she rediscovered her own connection to her Greek heritage when she visited Greece after 34 years.
“My brothers and I grew up in a traditional family. We used to go to Greek school, attend dance classes and follow the traditions. I had been in Greece in 1976, when I was 9 years old. It was not before the second time though, that I felt I belonged, I felt at peace and at home,” she says.
Doris in Edessa with her family, 1976 / Supplied by: Doris Falidis Nickolas
Mrs Falidis -Nickolas is currently writing her second book.
“I’m writing another memoir about Greece, family and the connection our children form with their grandparents and the love affair with our home country,” she reveals.
Asking her to share her advice for the new generation of Greek Australians, she chooses to share what she always tells Angelo, Terry, Alicia and Christo, her own four children
“You are privileged to be of Greek background. Always embrace it and never lose it. Our parents and grandparents worked through the toughest of times yet they kept moving forward. Learn from them as much as you can. Resilience is embedded in us Greeks”.
14-year-old Sydney Olympic academy player Maria Roumeliotis has the world at her feet, combining her passion for football and school studies to reach her highest potential.
Accompanied by her mother Poppy, originally from Lemnos, and her father, Dimitris, originally from Lesvos, Maria developed her personality and love for football through her team, Sydney Olympic, and through her coaches who endlessly support her.
Born in Sydney on November 6, 2006, she currently attends Bethany College High School in Hurstville.
How and when did you start playing football?
Maria: Playing in the backyard with my cousins (who were already playing in the Sydney Olympic squad), I started to become more and more a supporter of football until my father went to the Sydney Olympic academy. I started in the Under 10s group, then U11, U13 and now U14.
Who helped you in your first steps?
Maria: In addition to the standard training with the team, I trained with coach Bruno, a Brazilian, who guided me and gave me the basics to improve. Of course the road is far away and still have time to make my dreams come true.
The way the Brazilians play impresses me so much. It’s really a fantasy and art football that I love to do. At the beginning I had very good coaches like John Platis, Julia Mavridis who helped me cultivate my love for football.
What are your dreams for football?
Maria: I want to play in the women’s Sydney Olympic squad, transfer to Sydney FC and of course play in the Australian National Team in the Matildas. I would also like to go to America in the Women’s Championship.
What position do you play?
Maria: I play in the midfield with the number 10. I started as a centre forward, then as an outside right and centre in the midfield.
So you are a cerebral and organisational type player?
Maria: Yes, I like to organise the team, play and lead the team to victory. I’m the second leader. In the team we all work as a whole for victory under the instructions of our coach Nick Nicholas (?).
Maria, what’s your training schedule like?
Maria: My training is about 6 1/2 hours and consists of warm-ups, running, 5×5, technique with the ball, and fouls. I also train in Tae Kwondo. I have a Black Belt and have been training at the Master Kwon’s Sydney Martial Arts Academy in Kogarah for about 5 years. This training helps me to have flexibility and quick reflexes. Decisions need to be made quickly and with a clear mind, because when you are tired the mistakes are made, one after the other.
Since you started, approximately how many goals have you scored for Olympic?
Maria: Too many, but what interests me is to help my team and help my teammates.
What makes you play in the middle line?
Maria: I like to organise the game, to anticipate the moves of the opponents, to decide what to do to win. For these things to happen, you have to be very well trained. I want to emphasise that I watch the games of the big teams on TV and observe the way they play and how players move on the field. When there’s dedications from specific players, I read how they play and I also get techniques that I can apply on the field.
What do you want to study?
Maria: I want to study to become a teacher and Sports Physio to help athletes perform better, how to avoid injuries and to help them recover
Dimitris, how do you see Maria?
Dimitris: Maria from a young age showed a tendency towards football and for this reason we supported her to move forward, to study and to become a productive member of the community.
Poppy, would you agree?
Poppy: I totally agree with Dimitris that we will support and guide her to use her skills, while at the same time use her knowledge and spread what she loves.
Observing Maria in the way she unfolded her talent and her dreams, the heights of what she wants to achieve in the future, she showed a complete personality unique for her age. A talent with an extraordinary rhythm and humility. Her DNA from Lesvos and Lemnos that make her even more dynamic and determined.
Australia and Greece are among many countries who have failed to prevent mass parties while Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
Police in Greece last night broke up a party with up to 500 guests on Mykonos, one day after authorities imposed emergency restriction measures.
The Mykonos police force was previously enlarged with a total of 100 officers from the Attica region in order to maintain proper restriction protocol. Officials at the ELAS also informed the press that there are a number of plainclothes policemen on Mykonos as well to handle problems that might occur as a result of the imposition of the stricter measures.
Mykonos. Photo: Associated Press
Greek authorities announced on Wednesday a ban on all parties, open-air markets and religious festivals. They said gatherings must be limited to nine people. Only four diners are allowed at each restaurant table unless they are close relatives, in which case up to six people are allowed.
Bondi bonanza and bush rave
Almost a month ago, Bondi and Thredbo were the home of two massive parties that violated social distancing rules.
Bondi Beach was packed with hundreds of Sydneysiders and carefree crowds who showed little regard for social distancing guidelines. Footage even showed a Bondi home being turned into a nightclub, packed with more than 100 people.
There appeared to be no police or council rangers ensuring restrictions were being obeyed. The beach is supposed to be restricted to 500 visitors at a time, according to the Waveley Council website.
As NSW battles to control a second wave of infections, hundreds flocked to Bondi Beach
In Thredbo on July 25, 100 NSW partygoers were fined $1000 for holding a bush rave in the middle of the night.
NSW Police Minister David Elliot stressed that the NSW Police will continue to monitor breaches of restrictions.
“The NSW Police force continues its operation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he told reporters.
“The specific focus of our operation is compliance. Compliance or individuals, or compliance for businesses. People need to understand that if they act outside the public health order, or outside the public health direction, that the NSW Police will intervene and correct that behaviour.
“In the first instance, individuals can be fined $1000, which will escalate to being arrested and possibly jailed.”
Sokratis currently plays for Premier League side Arsenal, yet has been rumoured for a move to Italy. The Greek international has been afforded just one Premier League start under the coach, as a makeshift right-back in the March victory over West Ham.
Playing for four years in the Serie A with both Genoa and AC Milan, Sokratis has reportedly been scouted for the Italian league with Napoli and Roma. After Roma return loaned English defender Chris Smalling to Manchester Untied, the Italian capital side will be looking for a suitable replacement.
At 32 years old, Sokratis will be looking for a move to bring his career to an eventual finish, possibly looking for a move back to his homeland, Greece.
With less flights, more security precautions and confusing government announcements, Australians may be wondering how to return home from their overseas trip.
Smartraveller.com.au recently released a guideline protocol for citizens to return to Australia, as well as providing safety precautions for Greeks going back to Europe.
Returning home
Caps on the numbers of passengers coming into Australian airports from overseas has meant that there are less available flights. Potentially affecting people’s flights back into Australia, the government has asked people to “confirm your itinerary and travel plans with your airline or travel agent,” before travel.
If Australians plan to be using their yachts to arrive back in Australia, the government has noted the “risks to your personal health and safety.”
“Due to border closures and other restrictions, you may not have access to ports and supplies en route,” Smartraveller.com.au says.
Going overseas
While Greeks would want nothing more than to go back to their home country and relax on the beach, unfortunately, Australia has imposed a ban on overseas travel.
If you’re lucky enough to receive an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs, here’s what you need to know before travelling.
Flights may be difficult to find – both for leaving and returning to Australia. Many countries have closed their borders to foreign citizens and travel regulations and restrictions are changing often and at short notice. Be prepared for possible delays and disruptions to your travel.
Many travel insurance policies won’t cover claims relating to COVID-19. Read insurance policies carefully to know what will and won’t be covered.
Even if you get an exemption, you’ll have to comply with entry restrictions when you come back to Australia, including 14 days of mandatory quarantine. You may also have to pay for the cost of quarantine.
In some countries, Australia’s embassy buildings are closed to the public or offering limited consultations by appointment only. This is due to tight restrictions on local services and movement, including of the embassy staff.
Greek Australian actress Olympia Valance has spoken out about her long battle with cyber crime after falling victim to an attack which resulted in intimate pictures being released and circulated online.
The Australia’s Got Talent judge took to Instagram yesterday with a lengthy post confirming her fight in protecting her privacy for “over a year”, telling fans the scandal has “pushed her anxiety to a space it’s never been.”
“Taking intimate photos for yourself, or to share with a partner is not a shameful thing to do,” she wrote.
“Stealing them and sharing them online without consent is.
“We should be allowed to embrace our sexuality without fear that someone will take those images and manipulate them for their own gain.”
The Neighbours star said despite the ongoing battle, her legal team have struggled to contain the images from being distributed.
“Such offences involve leaking (in my case hacking) images without consent in order to humiliate, degrade, control and blackmail a person,’’ she wrote.
“As a victim of this, I have had to fight to try and contain these images from reaching the broader public and for media not to publish stories using my name.”
Valance said she had hoped by sharing her story it would “help bring this broader topic of conversation to light”.
“I have had days where I have been exhausted and where the depths of my sadness have scared both myself and the people I love,” she said.
“I want to be at peace. I am tired of trying to fight.
“Despite having the police involved, legal representation and my management team, we have not been able to contain these images from being distributed.
“So, now I want to take some of the control back and use my voice for good. For positive change.”
“I’m totally innocent of the charges, it’s a total stitch-up,” he said.
“I’ll make further comments later on.”
Alex was escorted by his sister into a waiting black Range Rover driven by another woman before disappearing into the night.
The controversial building industry figure was arrested last month over a $17 million tax fraud syndicate. Alex was arrested in Queensland and extradited to Sydney on conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth and dealing with proceeds of crime charges.
George Alex allegedly ran a multimillion-dollar money laundering operation. Picture: John Grainger
Magistrate Margaret Quinn imposed a raft of strict bail conditions on Alex including effective house arrest, which she said would mitigate any flight risk he posed.
Mr Alex was alleged to be the leader of the syndicate that used labour hire and payroll companies to defraud the ATO. Millions of dollars were then allegedly transferred to Australian accounts controlled by other accused syndicate members.
Ms Quinn ordered Alex to report twice daily to Marrickville police station and otherwise not leave his aunt’s Earlwood home, while also banning him from leaving NSW.
“And his mother says she’s prepared to supervise him,” the magistrate said.
“If he is foolish enough to talk to (his co-accused) he should be aware that his bail will be revoked.”
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his promise to citizens that, should the vaccine pass stage four trials, it will arrive in Greece at the end of 2020.
Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias came under fire yesterday for guaranteeing an ‘impossible promise’, yet the Greek PM has backed the health minister’s observations on the scheduled date for the vaccine in Greece and other EU states.
“Greece participates in the agreement for the pre-emption of the vaccine against the coronavirus and will receive it share according to the agreement between EU and the pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca if the under development vaccine passes successfully the necessary trials,” the Prime Minister said on Wednesday.
Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Photo: Supplied
“The best scenario is the vaccine to arrive in Greece at the end of 2020,” Mitsotakis added.
While the Greek leaders optimism was received well by citizens, a spokeswoman of the European Commission put the breaks on their celebrations, saying “we cannot give an exact date for the vaccines.”
Spokesperson Vivian Loonela was responding to a relevant question by a Greek correspondent in Brussels.
“The EU strategy is to have the vaccines as soon as possible, but also with the biggest possible security,” she added.
An opposition party member for SYRIZA accused Minister Kikilias of making false claims saying that “he announced the purchase of a vaccine that does not exist yet.”
The left-wing opposition also accused the government of “playing with the public anxiety” through “cheap government-generated populism that is both unacceptable and dangerous.”
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