Opinion
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MP Maria Vamvakinou’s condolences for Demetris Chistofias
I visited the Cyprus High Commission in Canberra this morning to sign the condolence book for HE Mr Demetris Christofias, and to pass on my sympathies on behalf of the …
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Greek Cypriot doctor succumbs to Thalassaemia after life spent building awareness
Dr Helen Georgiou was born in Sydney in 1951, the child of proud Greek-Cypriot migrants who moved to Australia in search of a better life. Helen was diagnosed with Thalassaemia …
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Freedom of Speech from Ancient Greece to Facebook
Free speech is in the news. Not least because several leading universities have adopted a ‘model code’ to protect it on campus. And then there’s the Israel Folau saga, and …
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Geopolitical balance tips in Greece’s favour with energy game changer
The EastMed pipeline will not only enhance Greece’s strategy to become a hub of energy routes and sources, but is changing the balance of geopolitical power in the region. Never …
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The Greek weed eaters and horta hunters: Why we love ‘horta’
“Here have some of this,” my grandmother dipped two the forks in the salad bowl and offered it to my Australian friend. “What is it?” his eyes grew wide in …
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Web Words: We can’t get enough of Giannis!
News that Giannis Antetokounmpo was named NBA’s most valuable player was welcomed by our readers. Most accepted the player as a proud Greek: Angela Krashos A worthy Greek citizen. He …
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Cyprus: dangerous row over gas exploration dates back to British colonial meddling
French president Emmanuel Macron recently spoke out against Turkey exploring for natural gas in waters claimed by Cyprus, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish leader, was quick to rebuke him: …
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Un-Learning with the Left: Greek Elections 2019
After a spectacular defeat in the elections for the European Parliament, the government of SYRIZA was forced to declare national elections for 7 July. If the polls are to be …
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Multicultural Affairs Minister David Coleman MP pays tribute to Australia’s new Greek Orthodox Archbishop
I join the Greek community in Australia in paying tribute to His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, on his official enthronement as the new Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia. …
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Dali, the Desert Mirage and Greek regeneration
“I woke up with this marble head in my hands; It exhausts my embows and I do not know Where to put it down.” Giorgos Seferis. ‘Trilogy of a Desert …