Law Enforcement
Australia
Australia: Solidarity Rally in Favor of Greek Neo-Nazis
The members of a small Australian far-right party, Australian First, participated in a solidarity rally in favor of Golden Dawn. The protesters were gathered outside the Greek Embassy in Sidney.
The head-protester was the president of the Australia First party,...
Australia
Greek-Australian Accused of Stealing 500 Million Dollars
The 44 year-old Greek-Australian, Vasilis Vlachos, is involved in a case that has shocked the country. He is accused of stealing 500 million dollars. According to police estimates, his victims number well over a thousand, among them many policemen.
Vlachos...
Australia
Logos Honors Greek Grand Guru Amanatides
The literary magazine Logos, published by the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia, produced a tribute to Kyriakos Amanatides, in recognition of his longstanding contribution to Greek letters and culture. Amanatides comes from Northern Greece. He migrated to Australia in...
Australia
Suspect Held in Argyropoulos Murder in Sydney
New South Wales police investigations have led to the arrest of a suspect that is allegedly involved in the targeted murder of Greek-Australian Nikolas Argyropoulos last March in Ballast Point Park in Sydney. The 24-year-old Argyropoulos, from Earlwood, in Sydney's...
Australia
Greek-Australian Charged In Cyprus Murders
A Greek-Australian citizen has been arrested in Athens and charged with taking part in the murder of five men in Ayia Napa, Cyprus last June 23.
The identity of the suspect remains unknown so far. The Greek police arrested him...
Australia
Australian Bank Pays $136 Million to Cassimatis’ Investors
Australia's Commonwealth Bank Group said it would increase compensation to investors by $136 million to investors who lost money entrusted to the Storm Financial Company operated by Emmanuel and Julie Cassimatis.
The agreement came after a deal brokered with the...
Australia
Australian Ministry Admits Some Greek Tourists Deported
The Australian Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship confirmed recent reports that some Greek tourists who visited Australia were held in detention centers or deported under the suspicion they might try to stay in the country longer than their visa...
Greece
Protesters Battle Greek Police Over Gold Mine
Protesters objecting to plans for a multi-million dollar gold mine in northern Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula clashed with riot police who said they were pelted with firebombs that set a forested area ablaze before being extinguished. Demonstrators said that a...
Australia
Greek-Australian Customs Officer Faces Drug, Bribery Charges
A Greek-Australian customs officer working at Sydney Airport, Paul John Katralis, 25, was arrested by federal police agents and is now facing drug trafficking and bribery charges. Authorities said he tried to import 14 kilos of pseudoephedrine, a stimulant used...