Opinion
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How Brexit uncertainty is hurting the UK economy – in four charts
Each day brings with it new drama in UK politics and the course of Brexit – and it’s playing havoc with the UK economy. The following four graphs show the …
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Shining the light on Greeks and suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)
Greece had a long history of the world’s lowest suicide rates but during the last decade, since 2008, the suicide rates have increased, intertwined with the economic crises and hardships. …
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Explaining Greek measles epidemic: Outbreaks and political crises go hand in hand
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it no longer considers measles to be eradicated in the UK. Albania, the Czech Republic and Greece have also lost their measles-free …
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IARP welcomes Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for short-term reunification of Parthenon Marbles
The International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures (IARPS) and the twenty National Committees worldwide congratulate and firmly support Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his efforts to …
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British Museum’s short-term return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece could have long-term benefits
There has been significant controversy over the last week concerning a proposal by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeking the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the Louvre and from …
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Diatribe: Stath, Greek dads and diversity on our screens
“I try to love you, but sometimes, it’s so hard,” Vasos exclaims in anguish, fulminating at yet another display of his son’s ineptitude. Welcome to the world of ‘Stath Lets …
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The reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures: A new way forward?
The Acropolis Research Group welcomes the recent announcement that the Greek Government will seek to enter into a reciprocal loan arrangement with the United Kingdom that would see the Elgin …
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Let’s really separate the church from the state
The new Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, Archbishop Makarios recently addressed a pro-life rally in Sydney. I was surprised by the haste with which the new Primate …
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Australia’s art institutions don’t reflect our diversity: it’s time to change that
For most of us, it is easy to pass judgement on others while finding it difficult to reflect on ourselves. Diversity Arts Australia recently undertook a research project, Shifting the …
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It’s a day of reckoning for Panhellenic Students in Greece as university basic scores are announced
Greek university entrance bases were announced on Tuesday, and – as every year – were accompanied by scenes of frenzy with Greek students rushing to see if they got into …