Opinion
Dialogue –
Ancient Greek democracy and democracy in the upcoming elections are two separate things
Democracy – the English word – is, as every schoolgirl knows, of ancient Greek derivation. Democracy – the thing – as it is practised around the world today is quite …
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EU parliamentary elections 2019
The next Elections for the European Parliament scheduled on 23-26 May 2019 have already started with fervour! A total of 751 seats (MEPs) are currently up for grabs by those …
Life –
Christos Fifis and the first Greek Community of Australia
Are we, as Greek Australians, defined by the institutions that we create? Do we make them in our image so that they reflect us and our aspirations? If so, what …
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WEB WORDS: Your say on Anna Vissi tour
Our article about Anna Vissi’s tour to Australia and her agreement to reduce concert fees after threat to fill Rod Laver with homeless hecklers drew a lot of reader comments. …
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Conundrum: The meat paradox and the dark side of veganism
Vegans wonder why there is so much venom surrounding their decision to refrain from eating meat or wearing animal products. There’s even a term for the negative reactions against veganism …
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What? You won’t eat the meat? – ‘It’s a sin!’
No, this is not a piece on the Pet Shop Boys’ iconic song. It’s a piece on a phrase I haven’t stopped hearing since going full vegan in January. Oh, …
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How DNA ancestry testing can change our ideas of who we are
Have you ever wondered who you are or where you come from? I think it’s a fundamental human desire to want to know this. One way we’re seeing this curiosity …
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‘Archbishop Stylianos was my greatest spiritual Benefactor’
It seems like 44 years of sacrificial Service to the Church of Australia by our departed Father and Ecclesiastical Head, Archbishop Stylianos of blessed memory, are now as “a dream …
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After Prespes: Could the North Macedonia name agreement fall apart?
Six weeks ago the Greek parliament ratified the Prespes Agreement on the name of North Macedonia. But the accord is now facing the even greater challenge of implementation. The big …
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Response to those against protesting at the Shrine of Remembrance
At Neos Kosmos, we are still receiving letters and opinion pieces from readers concerning the protest action taken at the Greek Independence Day parade in Melbourne on Sunday, 25 March. …