Opinion
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Two countries inexorably linked
I am delighted to return to Greece almost 10 years after the end of my term as Australia’s ambassador, the first Greek-born Australian ambassador to Greece and the first woman …
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Greek Parliamentarians in Australia: Missed opportunities and cultural disconnects
Greek parliamentarians were in Australia last week to commemorate the 1821 Revolution of Independence. Konstantinos Vlassis of New Democracy, former deputy minister of foreign affairs for Greeks abroad; Theodora Tzakri …
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Battle of Crete and Greece myths and reality
Commemoration for the Battle of Greece and Crete is now upon us. As such Greeks throughout the world will do what they do best. Pay tribute to the fallen and …
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Diatribe: Nick visits the Acropolis
In Athens, Nick is visiting the ruins of the Acropolis for the very first time. Well, not really, for there exists a dog toothed photograph of him being held in …
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Diatribe: The other 25th of March
The Twenty Fifth of March, the day in which the Greek people celebrate the re-genesis of their nation should be a day of jubilation. Regardless as to whether chooses to …
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Outliving my father: A legacy of unmet expectations
I have outlived my father by a week or so. He died on March 29, 1993; he was 62. I turned 62 on March 3. I have lived longer already. …
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The binding power of words in the complex world of inheritance and wills
In the realm of estate planning, where legal documents are king, there lies an often-overlooked principle that harks back to the age-old adage: “Your word is your bond.” This principle …
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Diatribe: Greek School Daze
“I’m taking my child out of Greek school,” my hyperventilating friend spluttered in outrage. “I think someone needs to tell the people that run these establishments that this is the …
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Celebrating 25 March in Rio de Janeiro
One of the smaller Greek communities in the Americas is among the most inspiring. My day began at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew, Igreja Ortodoxa Grega De Santo …
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Struggling against imperialism: The 1848 Ionian Revolt
The revolt in the Ionian Islands in 1848 was a significant episode in the island’s history, closely intertwined with the broader revolutionary movements that swept across Europe during the tumultuous …