Theodora Maios
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A dream comes true: Greek Australians purchase equipment for Greek hospital
The members of the Australian Hellenic Medical Charity Inc. (AHMCI), which was conceptualised and registered 18 months ago with a sole purpose of raising funds to support hospitals in Greece, …
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90-year-old yiayia receives Local Legend Award in Australia
It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for yiayia Kyriakoula Kontakos when Federal Member for Port Adelaide Mark Butler awarded her his annual Local Legend Award in acknowledgement of her extraordinary contribution …
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Best supermarket in the world hosts big fat Ikarian feast
Notable South Australian family-owned business, Foodland Pasadena, voted International Retailer of the Year in the 2017 IGA Global Awards raised the bar last week when it hosted a ‘Blue Zone …
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The grooms of Begona; an untold story
Although much has been written about the 900 young Greek single women known as nyfes (brides), who left their families and homes 61 years ago and embarked on a journey …
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A newcomer’s Greek restaurant featured in AFR’s Australia’s Top Restaurants for 2018
When Andreas Papadakis arrived in Australia in July 2012 to visit his mother’s country of birth and explore business opportunities Down Under, he never anticipated that within two years from …
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A Greek Australian behind one of the best wines in the world
When Greek Australian wine producer Emanuel Skorpos decided to introduce his first range of red wines to Australia in 2005, he never anticipated that within a few years his Flinders …
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A Greek mother’s love saves son from addiction
Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Alder Ioannou slowly watched his life slipping away, he risked his health and saw his career freefall to destruction, yet nothing could sway him away from the addictive …
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Greece is more than just the islands
Despite the fact that globally, the Greek islands are considered a leading tourist destination that guarantee warm weather, legendary natural light, pristine waters, delicious traditional Greek cuisine, endless cultural pursuits, …
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Working Holiday Visa program only a matter of days…
Australia seems to be less than a week away from resolving the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) ongoing issue with Greece, according to Greek-Australian Member of Parliament Steve Georganas, who …
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Ikaria: The island of long life
The enchanting island of Ikaria is not only one of the most idyllic islands of the eastern Aegean but also a dreamy place with authentic character and endless natural beauty, …