Opinion
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Greece’s strategic plan for Hellenism abroad is oversimplified and lacks of inclusivity
During the past four weeks, Greece’s Department of Foreign Affairs posted on its website for public consultation (until March 13) a 36-page long brochure. Printed in large font, the booklet …
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Diatribe: The Golden Gaytime Hero
“I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night He’s gotta be strong, and he’s gotta be fast And he’s gotta be fresh …
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From the cosmos to here and now
Globalisation and cosmopolitanism In the late 1990s, the globalisation of the world was often optimistically seen as facilitating cosmopolitanism. At first, the two concepts – globalisation and cosmopolitanism – were …
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A new world order, or not
Just watch at worldwide media. Two years after the outbreak of the war, the situation in Ukraine appears to be becoming increasingly problematic. Despite this, people seem to have short …
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The ‘Living legend of Crete’, the Cretan Hound is in danger
Europe’s oldest hunting dog breed, the Cretan Hound (Kritikos Lagonikos) faces a government-imposed mandatory sterilisation law, that will force the amateur breeders of this unique and rare dog to abandon …
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Diatribe: Greece’s three year plan
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently unveiled its “Strategic Plan for the Hellenic Diaspora 2024” in the form of a rather aesthetically graphic-designed brochure with all the hallmarks …
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The Victorian Multicultural Labor Network must truly engage diverse communities
This week, the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (#ALP), launched at the Trades Hall Council building in Melbourne, the Victorian Multicultural Labor Network (#VMLN), implementing a 2023 state …
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Breaking barriers: Women’s call for equality resounds stronger than ever
International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated on March 8 since 1911. It’s a day when women’s social, economic and political achievements are celebrated, but more importantly, it is a …
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Remembering the Cretans that died in the Castle Gate Mine Disaster (1924)
On March 8 this year, we observe the centenary of the Castle Gate Mine No.2 disaster—Utah’s second worst in history. Early in the morning of that day, 171 miners were …
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The heart of Greece beats in Melbourne: A celebration of Hellenic heritage at the Antipodes Festival
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) expressed deep gratitude and heartfelt sentiments in response to a letter received from Sofia Giannaki Kagadi and the Ionion Centre for Arts & Culture. …