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“It’s OK to grieve your baby” – Fotini Koklas is supporting bereaved parents
Before it even happened to her, Fotini Koklas never knew anything about stillbirth. Fotini lost baby Bruce 14 years ago and baby Blake nine years ago. She questions if this …
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From Australia to Aphrodite’s Island: Filli Kaoulas and the global vision of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum
Held in May, the Cyprus Diaspora Forum (CDF) is a four-day gathering on the island of Aphrodite, fast becoming a strategic hub for the global Cypriot diaspora. Neos Kosmos spoke …
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Ἐάλω ἡ Πόλις: When the queen of cities fell
In the conscious re-casting of the Greek identity so as to conform to Western stereotypes and conceptions, the city of Constantinople—a true successor to the multi-ethnic and multicultural Hellenistic kingdoms, …
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Bringing Greek culture to the outback: The story of Anna Sierros
When Anna Sierros migrated from Greece to Australia in 1970, she brought with her more than language and tradition—she carried a personal story of resilience and cultural pride that would …
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From tributes to tax returns: The 5,000-year story behind our tax system
Taxation has shaped civilisation from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Australia. Understanding its long history sheds light on why our system is so complex — and why it still matters today. …
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Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual
Under a cloud of incense smoke, a group of men and women in a village in northern Greece swayed slowly to the music before removing their shoes and rushing, barefoot, …
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Nick ‘Special K’ Kara: From Northcote to Vegas, the fighter who turned his pain into purpose
Nick ‘Special K’ Kara – a wild, untamed spirit with a huge heart – grew up like many Greek-Australians in Melbourne: humble yet comfortable in the northern suburb of Northcote. …
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Fifty years, thousands of haircuts, and a lifetime of love
Frank’s Hairdressing, in Northcote, marked half a century of operation. It is a rarefied space where time flows to the rhythm of the scissors and stories. Young and old, the …
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To the finish or to the fall: My Marathon in Athens
There’s this damned thing called a bucket list. Always there—a provocateur of the soul, a tester of our limits. The List is vital. Obeying its ever-changing commands can make us …
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Hoping to make yiayia proud, Paris Karakousis aims to change the world
Monash University student Paris Karakousis is one of 37 Australians to have been offered an Asian Exchange Scholarship from Westpac, providing her an experience in one of Asia’s top innovation …