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Cyprus and the cost of inaction: A 50-year failure of the United Nations
In the eastern Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus stands as a scarred monument to international inaction — a place where the lofty promises of the United Nations crumbled under the …
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In these Gods, we can all believe: The defiant essence of Pontic Greeks and a new life in exile
“Ephestaious theous” (Εφέστιους θεούς) is phrase in Greek which can be translated as “household gods.” It is a legacy of a paganistic and anthropocentric view of the world. In such …
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Letter: The Battle Song of a Country That Refuses to Bow
In the face of mounting tragedy and systemic silence, a new piece emerges that echoes the heartbreak, rage, and unyielding memory of a wounded people. Written by Neos Kosmos reader …
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Wait for Me – Orientalism and the hollowing of Hellenism in Hades
Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown, lauded for its musical ingenuity and socially conscious storytelling, has captivated audiences with its reimagining of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth in a postapocalyptic, Depression era setting. …
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How a Greek Australian experienced LEX’s recent Athens concert – A music event that transcended limits
Summer 2025 in Athens has it all: heat, light, movement—and one of the most talked-about music events in recent memory. LEX, the rapper beloved for his authenticity and refusal to …
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When the joke’s on us: The trouble with ‘Ethnic Dad’ comedy
In a recent episode of MasterChef, one contestant, Theo, was prompted to roleplay as his ‘ethnic dad‘ in a stereotypically exaggerated way. Is it okay for Greeks to joke around …
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Diatribe: Alexander’s Journey
In the annals of our diasporic cultural production, few works attain the intellectual gravitas, aesthetic cohesion, and spiritual resonance exhibited by Alexander’s Journey, a compelling dramatic oratorio that transcends mere …
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Student Vice-Captain urges Yarra Council to reconsider safety risks at Alphington Grammar gate
My name is George Tsianakas, and I’m an 18-year-old Year 12 student and Vice-Captain at Alphington Grammar School. I have been a student at the school since 2016. I walk …
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Diatribe: Lekatsas and the politics of naming in postcolonial Melbourne
In contemporary multicultural democracies, the naming of public space constitutes a potent semiotic act, one that not only honours individuals or events but also inscribes hegemonic narratives into the very …
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Super shock: Division 296 breaks the tax rules on unrealised gains
From all appearances Division 296 looks like a surgical strike on a small group of high-net-worth Australians with superannuation balances over $3 million. However, once you strip away the Treasury …