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Greek Deputy Defense Minister Lays Wreath at ANZAC Memorial in Gallipoli
Deputy Defense Minister Costas Isychos represented Greece's government in the commemoration event at Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey, for the 100-year anniversary of the ANZAC landing.
Isychos, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of Greece to Ankara Kyriakos Loukakis, laid a wreath to...
events
Joint Greek-Australian Naval Exercises to Mark Anzac Centenary
Greek Navy warship "Kountouriotis" and Royal Australian Navy ships "HMAS Success" and "HMAS Anzac" will carry out joint naval exercises in April and May to commemorate the Anzac centenary, marking the 100th anniversary since Australian and New Zealand forces participated...
Economy
Families Pay More Taxes than Singles in Greece
Families in Greece pay more taxes and social security contributions than any of the 34 OECD member-countries.
According to a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), single people in Greece pay less taxes than families.
The study...
Australia
Australians and New Zealanders Traveling to Lemnos in April
This April the Greek island of Lemnos will be flooded with visitors from Australia and New Zealand, including several Australian politicians. Navy ships from both countries will sail to Lemnos, along with cruise ships and private yachts for the...
Australia
Australian Defense Ministry Looking at Greek Soldiers to Staff its Army
In an attempt to shield its national defense, the Australian government is seeking qualified soldiers from abroad, while the recruitment campaign is also addressing Greek and Greek-Australian citizens.
Among other specialties, the Australian Department of Defense is seeking shooters, counter...
Australia
Australians Visit Gallipoli for 100th ANZAC Day
Numerous Australians are expected to visit the Gallipoli peninsula in April 2015, to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps (ANZAC) landing during World War I, and to honor the victims killed by the...
Australia
Greek-Australian, New Head of General Motors Holden
The new general director of the automotive industry General Motors Holden which is based in Australia and New Zealand, Gerry Dorizas was born and raised in Athens, where he also studied.
General Motors Holden recently made a public announcement that...
Australia
Sunday Telegraph Explores the Athenian Riviera
Australian newspaper Sydney Sunday Telegraph featured an extensive touristic article about Athens Riviera.
The world traveler Amanda Dardanis said she was impressed by the Athenian Riviera and added “it is a fantastic multi-tasking destination for couples, families and business travelers...
Australia
Alexander the Great Poisoned: New Theory
Toxicologist Dr. Leo Schep of the National Poisons Center at Otago University in New Zealand believes he has unraveled the 2000-year-old mystery of how Greek leader Alexander the Great was killed. According to the scientist, Alexander appears to have...
Art
“The Apology of Socrates” in Australia and New Zealand
The Greek Theater International, sister organization of the Greek Theater of New York, was founded in 2010 and its goal is to promote the Greek civilization worldwide. This March and April the organization will tour Australia and New Zealand....