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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 …

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The multitude of issues regarding Cypriot expatriates is inexhaustible

Living abroad for Cypriot expatriates does not automatically mean the suspension of their relations with their homeland, Cyprus. The need for Legal advice and guidance is present, sometimes enhanced, due …

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On Greece’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council’s 2025-26 term

I feel very privileged and very proud concerning the official presentation of the candidacy of Greece as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-2026; the official …

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Paris and Athens burn… again, and again, and again

Images of protest marches and violent riots in Paris and Athens have flooded our screens in Europe. First come massive strikes and protests, followed by violent clashes between the protestors …

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Diatribe: Pushkin’s tumultuous love affair with the Greek Revolution

Despotic miscreant I hate you and your throne! Tremble o tyrants of the world ! And you, unwakened slaves, listen: Be strong, take courage, and revolt! These are the kind …

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Harmony Week, Multiculturalism and Other Issues

This week, under the theme Everyone Belongs, Australia is celebrating its annual Harmony Week. We are all reminded and rightly so, that during the past 70 years for example, Australia …

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Flesh and bones of a distant homeland

In 1952, a motion to allow women to become members of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria was defeated at an Annual General Meeting with members present making …

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Greeks and First Nations people, find common ground

As Australians later this year we will be asked to acknowledge our First Nations people in our constitution. As the kitchen table conversations begin, most of us will pause to …

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Diatribe: The People’s ‘Republic of Reeds’

The village of Perama is mostly known for its remarkable cave, replete with stalactites and stalagmites more twisted and tortuous than the inhabitants themselves. Extending for over a kilometre it …

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