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Its on Again - The Greek City NRL Footy Comp
2008 - Join Now
The Annual Greek City footy comp is ready to go. Prizes being confirmed
now... but it's all about the fun Join Now...
Win 4 tickets to Adam and Eve the
play for Friday 28 March
For a chance to win 1 of 4 double
passes to Adam and Eve you have to answer this simple question.
In which year did Adam and Eve meet? Email promo@greekcity.com.au
the answer for a chance to win 1 of 4 double passes.
Greek Australian Women’s Network
Celebrates
100 years since women gained the right to vote in Victoria
Q. What happens when you get three men
and three women a switched on moderator, a melodious MC and a
passionate organiser? A. A whole
lot of food for thought with lot's of fun!! The Great Debate: "It's
International Womens Day 2008 - this year commemorates 100 years
of women given the vote, why then are we still folding jocks and
socks?"
Join the Food For Thought Network, as part of International Women's
Day on Friday 14th March 2008 at Yiannis Tavern in Kew for a debate
that will certainly leave you questioning your actions then next
time you take out the washing...
"It's International Womens Day 2008 - this year commemorates
100 years of women given the vote, why then are we still folding
jocks and socks?"
Don't miss this event!!!!!
Limited tickets available call: 04 03 034
527 or send e-mail to
info@fftn.org,au. Further details about the marvellous range
of speakers please check our website. www.fftn.org.au
Greek owned Fleet Booms
NEW figures from the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee show
a an increase in the number of vessels controlled by Greek interests
of nearly 13% and of over 19% in terms of deadweight and gross
tonnage. The figures, prepared from Lloyd’s Register – Fairplay
data, show that Greek interests control 4,173 vessels of various
categories, of 260,929,221 dwt and 154,599,274 gt. These figures
include 1,054 newbuildings.
Greek interests continue to control
the largest share of the world fleet and are particularly strongly
represented in the tanker and bulk carrier sectors.
The newbuildings
comprise125 oil tankers, 273 chemical & products
tankers, 38 liquid gas carriers, 487 ore & bulk carriers, 63
pure container carriers, 49 cargo ships, 13 other ships and 6 passenger
ship.
Athens Grinds to a halt Public transportation workers
in Athens held a three-hours work stoppage, thus completely paralising
traffic in Athens, Greek media reported. Metro, Kifissia-Piraeus
electric railway workers, as well as tram, ETHEL buses and Proastiakos
suburban railway employees all stopped working from noon to 3pm
so as to show their protest against the draft law proposing changes
in the pension system, put forward by the Greek government, Greek
Kathimerini daily reported.
Meanwhile, a rally was held in front
of Greek Parliament.
On March 12 lawyers and engineers in Greece started their own
48-hour strike. They would be followed by bank employees, who would
start a two-day strike on March 13, Kathimerini daily said.The
strikes in Greece, led by the two trade union blocs in the country,
Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE) and the Supreme Administration
of Greek Civil Servants Trade Unions (ADEDY), are expected to reach
their highest point on March 19, for when GSEE and ADEDY have scheduled
a 24-hour general strike.
Greek City writers wanted.
Are you currently studying media and want to exercise your skills, or, have a
talent for writing interesting and topical articles that impact our daily lives
in the Australian Greek community? >> More
info
Soccer-Greece call up Seitaridis for Portugal
friendly Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has recalled Atletico Madrid
defender Giuourkas Seitaridis to his squad for the friendly match
against Portugal in Duesseldorf, Germany, on March 26.
Leaders of Cyprus' two communities to meet on
March 21 Cyprus' new President Demetris Christofias and Turkish
Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will meet on March 21 to restart
the stalled peace process, a U.N. spokesman said Wednesday.
The date was set during a meeting between Presidential Commissioner
George Iacovou and Turkish Cypriot leader's adviser Ozdil Nami
at the office of the U.N. Secretary General's Special Representative
in Cyprus, Michael Moller.
At its March meeting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
lifted interest rates by 0.25% from 7.00% to 7.25%. The
RBA continues its focus on inflation, which is a key reason
for the rate rise.
The current market expectation is for rates to be on hold
until at least May. However this will depend on forthcoming
inflation figures.
The Economy grew by 3.9% over the course of last year,
which is a very strong result considering the upward movement
in interest rates. This is at the high end of the RBA’s
(3-4%) target range for economic growth.
The Australian Dollar peaked at 0.9490 on the back of speculation
of a 50 basis point rate rise but quickly fell back to
0.9320 when the 0.25% hike was announced. The ever widening
gap between interest rates here and in the U.S, as well
as the continuing resources boom fuelled mostly by Asia
put together a good argument for the aussie dollar to keep
rising against the U.S.
Gold is at US$986.92, which is slightly lower than the
record high set yesterday at US$995.
Oil prices have also hit an all time high at over USD$110.00
per barrel.
This is General
Advice and does not take account of your objectives, financial
situation or needs. Before acting on this general advice
you should consider the appropriateness of the advice having
regard to your situation. This news update is based on
information obtained from sources believed to be reliable
but Laiki Bank does not make any representation or warranty
that it is accurate, complete or up to date. Laiki Bank
accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect,
consequential or other loss arising from any use of this
news update.
Volunteers wanted for Greek
Festival Sydney
The 2008 Greek Festival of Sydney is looking for more volunteers
for Saturday and Sunday at Darling Harbour (29-30 March).
Volunteers make all the difference in community
event such as Greek Fest. By getting involved and participating
in all of the fun activities which take place you can do your bit
too.
As a small incentive all volunteers get complimentary passes to music or theatre
events as well as other tokens of our appreciation. You can volunteer for
a few hours or a whole day; it’s up to you!
If you or someone you know wants to participate, call the Festival Office on
02 9750 0440 (M-F 10am - 4pm) or e-mail greekfestival@goc.com.au
Canadian-born Greek man Angelo Tsarouchas is a heavyweight comedian who delivers knock-out punch lines. In high demand on the global comedy circuit, Angelo is easy to love and impossible to ignore. More
details here....
MARCH 20th Easter Thursday @ Alumbra Day / Night event For the first time at ALUMBRA with 10 of Melbs best DJ's Alumbra residents ,James Belias , APAP , Nik M , Simon Digby , Steve Bleas and our ve More
details here....
Where : Seven Nightclub - 52 Albert Road South Melbourne
The same crew that brought you Easter Sunday @ GPO last year (A full house by 10.30 pm)returns with a International special Guest DJ from the UK - DJ Andy Newman
Rocking the dancefloors. More
details here....
Canadian-born Greek man Angelo Tsarouchas is a heavyweight comedian who delivers knock-out punch lines. In high demand on the global comedy circuit, Angelo is easy to love and impossible to ignore. More
details here....
After another big one in February, Cavo Paradiso returns to the exclusive Cherrijam, Double Bay on Thursday 20 March (Good Friday Eve)to kick of the Easter weekend celebrations. More
details here....
Dancebox has always brought you the BIG VENUES like Cruise Bar,Cherrijam,Watershed & Greenwood. Now it just gets BIGGER! Internationally renowned,Award winning venue. Details coming soon More
details here....
Thanks to our generous sponsor Antenna Pacific, headlining this year is Greece’s very own Giorgios Lianos in a performance not to be missed. Performing live on Saturday and Sunday.
More
details here....
GRAND OPENING of this funky new nite at Australia's No.1 Waterfront Venue. Indoor/Outdoor. Greek clubbing Darling Harbour with Sydney's best DJ's + Live Acts. Launching Greek Festival Weekend. More
details here....
Canadian-born Greek man Angelo Tsarouchas is a heavyweight comedian who delivers knock-out punch lines. In high demand on the global comedy circuit, Angelo is easy to love and impossible to ignore. More
details here....
During a visit to ancient Olympia to inspect restoration work carried out on the site on Monday, Culture Minister Mihalis Liapis declared Olympia ready to light the Olympic Flame on March 24 More
details here....
The Athens Video Art Festival 08 will be held on April 11-13, at the Technopolis of Athens.The event, already celebrating its fourth birthday - aims at the support of digital culture More
details here....
Australian pop star, Kylie Minogue, who for the last two decades has millions of fans worldwide is giving for the first time a concert in Greece, on 22, May, at Terra Vibe. More
details here....
GREEKCITY NEWS
GREEK SUBWAY WORKERS DISCOVER ANCIENT TOMBS
Workers digging a subway in the historic city of Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, have unearthed a massive tomb, filled with ancient treasures, the state archaeological service said. >> More info
CARNIVAL
FESTIVITIES END IN GREECE
Carnival festivities in several cities throughout Greece culminated yesterday
evening with the city of Patras, however, holding the reigns of the frenzy beat
of the carnival mood. >> More
info
CLEAN MONDAY - WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
?????f??µa? ????f??µa? -The first day of Lent is known as Clean Monday (Kathari Theftera). It is called "clean" because it marks the start of the lenten period during which our bodies and spirits are >> More info
GREECE SUPPORTS TURKEY FOR EU MEMBERSHIP
Visiting Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyann said on Saturday that the day Turkey became an European Union (EU) member would be a great occasion for happiness for Greece. >> More info
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