Iris Papathanasiou
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The Greek “miracle” migrants: Saluting the older generation
An inspiring tribute to the early Greek migrants was published recently in the newspaper The Australian, in which these early pioneers are described as the “miracle migrants” due to their …
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Women’s financial independence is crucial if we want to keep them safe
“We are at a crossroad moment now,” Stella Avramopoulos, CEO of Good Shepherd told Neos Kosmos, in an interview about the Summit on Women’s Safety and what we need to …
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The crisis of Domestic Violence on the agenda of the Greek Community
On the agenda of the Greek Community of Melbourne tomorrow, is a discussion about domestic violence prevention, which was organised in collaboration with White Ribbon Australia. The aim of this …
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The Greek-Australian community celebrates the appointment of Nola Karapanagiotidis, the new County Court Judge in Victoria
Nola Karapanagiotidis, 46, is the first Greek-Australian woman to have reached the appointment of County Court Judge, a huge recognition for her extensive expertise in the justice system. The news …
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From planes to masks: Best friends take off on a new venture
Greek Australian pilot Paul Vourtsis got his license to fly a plane before he could drive a car. From the age of 15, when he took off on his maiden …
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Greek Australian employer sets the example as she boosts her staff’s morale
The story of Melbourne-based business owner, Martha Kourtidou, and her Hairdressing salon, Boda Hair Boutique, has made headlines following her recent gesture of solidarity towards her staff, left struggling in …
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Immersed in the beauty of the Arts, Vanessa Leyonhjelm’s life was like a Fairy-tale
Baroness Vanessa Leyonhjelm’s life may have been relatively short on this earth, but what she has left behind is forever written in the pages of history. The designs she created …
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The end of the “sweet” era for Hellas Cakes
The end of Hellas Cakes, Melbourne’s iconic Greek pastry shop, has struck a chord in the heart of the Greek community. Generations of Greeks grew up with sweet memories of …
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Greeks who came to Australia and realised that the grass is not always greener
With planes grounded for the past year and a half, Australia – that vast, distant island nation – so far from home, feels even more isolated and stifling to the …
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Lessons of bravery from a heroic young Greek girl
Thousands of congratulatory messages are flooding the internet for a 10-year-old Greek girl, who showed amazing bravery when she ran to the assistance of the passengers involved in a fatal …