Opinion
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Diatribe: Lenten Logic
It is Sarakosti, the period of fasting and repentance and in accordance with hallowed tradition, my wife has hung the proverbial potato with the feathers, one for each week of …
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Tariffs, Trump, and the trouble ahead: How U.S. economic nationalism is shaking the global order
The United States’ new tariff policies are already poised to affect several interconnected areas—international trade, financial market stability, and institutional risk management. President Donald Trump’s announcements mark a significant departure …
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Acquiring property in Greece
Buying property in Greece requires both legal and technical due diligence to ensure a smooth transaction and to avoid legal or technical issues. A prospective buyer, especially one who does …
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Trump’s 10 per cent tariff shakes Australia: A new era for trade and economy
The announcement from President Trump has sent shockwaves through Australia’s economic landscape. The declaration that a 10 per cent tariff will be imposed on all goods in Australia is a …
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When art becomes a battleground: Defending public spaces from hate
This is not a pleasant story to share but share it I must. It’s sadly true and reflective of the wave of anti-Semitism that has seared its way across the …
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The night Val Kilmer unknowingly saved us
On July 6, 2005, my father and I attended The Postman Always Rings Twice at The Playhouse Theatre in London, starring Val Kilmer. Among the many high-profile plays I was …
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Balancing the books or playing politics? Labor’s tax cuts and the future of economic fairness
As Australia heads into another election cycle, the Albanese Government’s proposed income tax cuts have become a contested issue. Framed by Labor as a necessary response to mounting cost-of-living pressures, …
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From Billy Belly to fighting fit: Billy’s journey to reclaim his health
Sometimes in the shower I couldn’t see my toes. Often, I would see people staring at my man boobs. I would ask people not to stare at my man boobs …
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Diatribe: Philhellene on the March
A few days before the march commemorating Greek Independence Day was to take place, I received the following text message: «Γεια σου θείο. Μπορούμε να έρθω στην παρέλασι το Κυριακή;». …
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Diatribe: Idles of March
There are few things worse than being the token Greek at a Lebanese wedding, especially one where the guests, having visited the Melbourne barakia in the nineties with their Greek …