Opinion
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Kat Theophanous: Censured for Cyprus and principle
Recently, according to the United Nations, angry Turkish Cypriots punched and kicked a group of international peacekeepers who in accordance with their duties, legally obstructed crews working on a road …
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Diatribe: A farewell to Robert
How does one bestow words upon sorrow? In which language can one speak to the dead? There are key questions raised by Vrasidas Karalis in his elegiac “Farewell to Robert,” …
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Diatribe: Caryatids (Καρυάτιδες) Eternally suffering for men’s wrongs
The first time I became aware of the Caryatids was in the aftermath of reading the myth of Atlas, to whom I was convinced a historical injustice had taken place. …
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Distortions of the Archaic Constitution of the Greek Community of Melbourne
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne’s (GOCM) Board of Management has commenced a comprehensive review of its Articles of Association, commonly known as the Constitution. The GCM is actively seeking …
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Diatribe: Monobrow
You don’t get that many Toulas around anymore. A name that was once ubiquitous within the Greek community has now to all intents and purposes vanished or become disguised under …
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Unconditional vote for Greeks abroad
Until four years ago, the unthinkable was the status quo. The Greeks who lived outside of Greece could not vote in the general elections, unless they travelled to Greece to …
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A new beginning for the Parish of Saint Gerasimos: Embracing change and seeking healing
We have recently experienced an intense trial, which has fortunately had a pleasant ending. As the Board of Directors of the Parish of Saint Gerasimos, we assure our people that …
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Embracing our Hellenic virtues, we should support of the First Nations’ Voice to parliament
In Athens, the heart of Greece, a strategically planned metro line weaves around some of the world’s most significant archaeological sites. These ancient treasures are not merely historical relics; they …
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Aussies at HANZAC, in Pellana Greece
This year in addition to European and North American tourists, Aussies are expected to dominate the scene to visit the HANZAC memorial, located in Pellana, Lakonia, Greece. Already Americans have …
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Diatribe: The other type of Greek
You won’t find a more ostensibly “Greek” person in our community than Kerry. She is my main source of information as to the latest Greek songs. She never misses a …