Kostas Karamarkos
Dialogue –
Greece’s strategic plan for Hellenism abroad is oversimplified and lacks of inclusivity
During the past four weeks, Greece’s Department of Foreign Affairs posted on its website for public consultation (until March 13) a 36-page long brochure. Printed in large font, the booklet …
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The Victorian Multicultural Labor Network must truly engage diverse communities
This week, the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (#ALP), launched at the Trades Hall Council building in Melbourne, the Victorian Multicultural Labor Network (#VMLN), implementing a 2023 state …
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Four fundamental issues regarding the proposed legislation to remove voting restrictions for Greeks abroad
We are only days away before the Greek government’s proposed legislation aiming to remove all voting restrictions for Greeks abroad is enacted by the Greek parliament, with a significant majority; …
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Dissecting the proposed bill to lift voting restrictions for Greeks abroad
In view of the public consultation, which ends on Monday July 17th, about the bill to lift voting restrictions for Greek citizens living abroad, who are already enrolled on the …
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Opinion: Why, as a Greek Australian migrant, I say ‘Yes’ to the Voice
On July 2, many thousands of Australians, including Greek-Australians, mobilised in more than 30 cities and towns around the country in support of the Yes campaign, in support of the …
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Greek Elections: First thoughts about the ascendancy of the far right
The big news regarding the outcome of yesterday’s parliamentary elections in Greece is not the expected reelection of New Democracy, under the leadership of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with 158 seats, as …
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HACCI, Greek Australians and the May elections in Greece
The recent public intervention by the Founding Council of the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation, regarding the restrictive prerequisites set by the Greek state to …
Life –
Harmolipi and the importance of Apodimi Compania in the Greek-Australian cultural scene
Harmolipi (Joyful Sorrow) is Apodimi’s ninth album, released in 2023 and marks the band’s 39th birthday which coincides with its 2023 Australian tour. Apodimi Compania is mainly a concert-stage performance …
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Greeks living abroad and the Greek elections
Greece is holding its parliamentary elections on May 21st and for the first time, Greek citizens who live abroad and fulfil the prerequisites of the relevant law (proven minimum residency …
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Harmony Week, Multiculturalism and Other Issues
This week, under the theme Everyone Belongs, Australia is celebrating its annual Harmony Week. We are all reminded and rightly so, that during the past 70 years for example, Australia …