Opinion
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Ancient Greek history held captive: What’s next for the Parthenon Sculptures?
The recent re-opening of the Acropolis archaeological site has seen renewed calls by the Greek Culture Minister, Dr Lina Mendoni, for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British …
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‘Lord and Master of My Life’, a new book by Archbishop Makarios of Australia
“Lord and Master of my Life..” is how the Lenten prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian, commences. It is not perhaps not entirely coincidental that Archbishop Makarios has chosen to …
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Is coronavirus extraordinary? Digging into Greece’s mythological past
We live in extraordinary times. Not one e-mail, newspaper article or TV news broadcast fails to remind us of this seemingly obvious fact. The grievous loss of loved ones, the …
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Encomium to Trebizond – historical exploration of the Pontian identity
«Οὕτως ἄνωθεν Ἑλληνικοῦ τε φρονήματος ἔμπλεως ἦν καὶ τὴν ἐλευθερίαν ἔτίμα.» “Thus long our city had a Greek mentality and honoured liberty.” Bessarion: Panegyric to Trebizond Jibes about Pontian magnate …
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Lockdown in Oakleigh – a Melburnian Greek girl returns to her roots
For more than 20 years I have lived in a Richmond flat within walking distance of the Melbourne CBD. Fat lot of good that did me in early March with social distancing …
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Court nostalgia in time of lockdown
Generally speaking, court appearances, which form a significant proportion of the daily tasks of the legal practitioner, are the bane of my existence. Just as I have recurring nightmares of …
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What support will local Oakleigh businesses need on the way to recovery?
Having seen multiple recent reports regarding the difficult time experienced by Oakleigh businesses I felt it necessary to provide some relevant information as one of the local government representatives for …
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Why is it so hard to properly acknowledge the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocide?
About a week ago, Armenian communities across the globe were holding hands, tilting their heads down for the victims and lives that were put through a murderous period in the …
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When the British House of Commons purchased the Parthenon Marbles from Lord Elgin
In 1816, a Select Committee of Inquiry of the British House of Commons was called upon to deliberate as to whether it would be expedient for Parliament to purchase the …
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Letter: Support for all and a people’s economy
The virus- Support for all and a people’s economy It is generally acknowledged that Australia is facing an unprecedented deadly virus that so gravely impacts people’s lives and livelihoods. Although thankful for short …