Opinion
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Colliding Easters: Balancing traditions and family celebration
Last week, I woke up to the scent of chickpea and bacalao soup on a Spanish Catholic Good Friday morning. My wife, who is Spanish and a non-practicing Catholic, and …
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Greeks head for national elections full of complaints
I’ve been interested in campaigns since I was a teenager. Caucuses are fascinating, and each electoral campaign is an excellent case study in the evolution of a nation. Much better …
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A reflection on ANZAC Day
As we approach ANZAC Day, Australia is one of two nations that commemorate ANZAC Day, New Zealand is the other. As such it’s important that with each passing year, we …
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Greeks living abroad and the Greek elections
Greece is holding its parliamentary elections on May 21st and for the first time, Greek citizens who live abroad and fulfil the prerequisites of the relevant law (proven minimum residency …
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A uniquely American tragedy
For the handful of readers who have not paid attention, this week former US president Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury on criminal charges stemming from his role …
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So, what happened exactly 45 years ago on April 1, 1978?
Last week at the Greek Writer’s Festival in Sydney a historian told the audience of an anti Greek riot in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia that occurred in 1916. It was an …
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Moving beyond Trump: It’s time to leave demagoguery behind and stand up for democracy
When Chris Minns and Dominic Perrottet squared off at the NSW election, there was something missing – bitterness, arrogance, and trash talk. The type of stuff one expects from a …
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Greece’s blue gold
22 March marked World Water Day and the launch of the 2023 UN Water Conference in New York. Last week also marked one of the most important debates for the …
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Diatribe: Deconstructing Zalongo
“You’re from Epirus,” an enthusiastic mother exclaimed at the recent 25 March celebrations. “I love that Zalongo song. The one which goes «στη στεριά δε ζει το ψάρι/ούτε ανθός στην …
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Caring for elderly parents Greek style
My Greek parents’ house is like a foreign country: they do things differently there*. The hot water sticker is on the cold tap and the cold water sticker is on …