Billy Cotsis
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Oinousses: The well-kept island secret off the coast of Chios
Greece is famed for its islands — over 6,000 of them — yet there remain corners of the Aegean where time slows and tourism has yet to leave its mark. …
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Psara Island: ‘Freedom or Death’, where heroes are made
I visited Psara which has a history that dates back to the Mycenaeans for the commemoration of the tragic slaughter of locals in 1824. Some people are aware of my …
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Greeks/Gresk of Norway: From King Harald Hardrada the Varangian to a thriving modern community
In 2010, while living in London, I booked a cheap $20 ticket to Oslo. The night before the flight, I looked up the cost of beer in Norway—it was more …
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Syracuse and the sunset of Greek influence in the West
One of the most impressive achievements of the Hellenes is the many colonies they created in antiquity. One can imagine building a new settlement near your own city, yet the …
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A Greek Friday night in Sydney: From Master Tempo to NEANDERTHAL and local theatre
I am privileged to have a friend who is not Greek. Yes, I have friends who are not Greek! This friend is a talented international artist who once helped create …
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Feliz Páscoa, Χριστός Aνέστη from Rio, Brazil
One of the best nights I’ve ever had in the Americas? It wasn’t a party or a beach—it was Greek Orthodox Easter in Rio. This is the second time I’ve …
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The music and songs of the Golden Age of Greek Cinema come to life
The Verbrugghen Hall, Conservatorium of Music, will come alive with the music of the Golden Era of Greek cinema of the 1950s and 1960s, on May 11. Τα Κινηματογραφικά: Songstresses …
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When a Neanderthal debuts at the Sydney Comedy Festival: Alex Lykos’s new comedy
Alex Lykos is excited. He always is when we chat about creative arts projects, especially in his area, near the Greek Precinct of Marrickville. It dawned on me what a …
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Kazantzakis’ ‘Christopher Columbus’ debuts at Greek Theatre Mantouridion
Hellenic Art Theatre’s opening weekend has brought audiences to another display of fine Greek Australian acting to the stage at Marrickville’s Greek Theatre Mantouridion. Running from April 4 to May …
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From Billy Belly to fighting fit: Billy’s journey to reclaim his health
Sometimes in the shower I couldn’t see my toes. Often, I would see people staring at my man boobs. I would ask people not to stare at my man boobs …