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Mary Sinanidis

Dialogue

‘Why now?’ because it is better late than never

Olympian Sofia Bekatorou spoke up about sexual abuse in sport and others followed suit in a #metiSofia movement, sparking Greece’s own #metoo as women from all walks of life remembered …

Olympic champ Sofia Bekatorou shows it’s better late than never to seek justice

It was 1998 when sailing champ Sofia Bekatorou, 21 at the time, was sexually assaulted by a Hellenic Sailing Federation (HSF) official in his hotel room. She has come forth …

Life

Business borne of summer sun, Greek pride and friendship

Scroll down for your chance to win Carroten products. Greek Australian businessman Jim Xenos passed by a Santorini periptero (kiosk) to buy his beloved Carroten sunscreen during a family holiday …

News

Pippin musical goes on with Angelique Cassimatis after Kerri-Anne Kennerly’s injury

Angelique Cassimatis has already had a 15-year run as an entertainer with shows throughout Australia, Asia and New Zealand, however her name was splattered across the media this week with …

Life

Alex’s lights bring the joy of Christmas to Autism Australia

It is widely understood that those with autism may experience light sensitivity, but that has never been the case with Alex Skaftouros, 21. On the contrary, despite being on the …

Life

Hellenic Museum to benefit from new law which allows for stockpiled antiquities to be displayed abroad

Greeks of Melbourne did not wait for Greece to ensure the longevity of their cultural heritage in the antipodes. They took it upon themselves to create the Hellenic Museum, a …

Young, broke and yuletide: The first Christmas in Athens

Christmas 1992, my first official Christmas as a permanent resident of Greece. I had arrived in the summer of that year, wide-eyed and daisy fresh, with a passion for Greece …

Features

“Sorry guys, we are very proud of us and you know that,” Gianna says, presenting Greece 2021 events

It was 16 years ago in Athens. Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, was the face of the Olympic organising committee, showcasing events for Athens 2004 with immaculately coiffed hair, prim business suits and …

News

Greece’s ineffective handling of Lockdown 2.0: ‘The king is naked’

Greece’s initial success in curbing COVID-19 turned the country from a black sheep into the shining example of Europe – but the reverse is true in the second wave. Following …

Features

Exclusive interview with Angela Gerekou, the ‘Shaper’ at the helm of Greek tourism

Angela Gerekou, who heads the Greek National Tourism Office (GNTO), could have lead a charmed, hassle-free life. Had she relied on her good looks alone, she could have had an …

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