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Nikos Fotakis

Life

Vangelis Mourikis: “We need to surprise those who think that they’ve seen everything from us”

He’s the face of modern Greek cinema. Which makes him a symbol of the struggle, against the crisis, to keep the dream alive.

Dialogue

No, the junta did not perform an economic miracle

The death of dictator Stylianos Pattakos saw his supporters again spreading a common myth.

Features

Finding catharsis through song and drag

Jazz singer, music teacher, drag queen and viral video creator Georgie Darvidis doesn’t take herself seriously. We do.

Dialogue

Reclaim the Southern Cross

Racists hijacked a symbol of humanity and unity under the stars. This should not be accepted.

Life

Spicing drinks with a dash of Greek exceptionalism

John Dimitropoulos’ the Bitters Lab is a haven for bartenders, mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts, adding worlds of flavour to the drinks of Melburnians.

News

‘We aspired to recreate the ancient Greek agoras’

Achilles Tsaltas, vice-president of the International New York Times Conferences, shares the backstory of the Athens Democracy Forum.

Life

Tzouganakis back in Melbourne

The keeper of the Cretan music flame brings his innovative approach to tradition in a show on Friday.

News

‘Australia is the ideal forum to discuss the Parthenon Marbles’

Legal philosopher Dr Tria Gouvas shares his thoughts on the Greek case for the return of the marbles, which will be debated in a ‘moot court’ in Melbourne.

Dialogue

Beware the squat squad!

Nikos Fotakis never anticipated he would come across the issue of squat toilets in the context of government policy and taxation.

Features

“Work hard, be nice and eat everything”

Jess Hatzis shares the secret of her success, as one of the co-founders of the Frank Body skin care range.

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