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Opinion: Policies should better support people trapped in long-term refugee situations
People that are forced to live away from their homes for five years or more – such as refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) – are said to live in …
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In memory of George Bizos, a message by the Hellenic Federation of South Africa
Our Hellenic community, and indeed South Africa lost a formidable figure with the passing of George Bizos, or as he was fondly called by the people, “Uncle George”. George Bizos …
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Opinion: How Greek heritage has shaped second and third generation upbringing
Australia is home to close to 400,000 Greeks who contribute in one way or another to keep their heritage alive through celebrations, arts, cuisine, language and education. For years Greek …
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Alternative history: Redeeming Smyrna
“She thought: sometime soon she’s going to remember what happened and realise that she’s lost everyone. And then what? Her mind moved over different possibilities… moving laboriously westwards in the …
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Vale John Raftopoulos, a World War II veteran in the Australian Armed Forces
John Raftopoulos passed away peacefully on Thursday 27 August 2020, aged 97. John was amongst the 2,500 Greek Australians that served in the Australian Forces during the Second World War …
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Victoria now has a good road map out of COVID-19 restrictions, and NSW should emulate it
The COVID-19 roadmap for Victoria announced by Premier Daniel Andrews sets the state on the right path. Something like it should be emulated by New South Wales, which has not …
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Oakleigh’s “cafe society” wonderlust of old
Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall seating might be fenced up and tapped off, but the Greek community has more than a 30-year tradition of men meeting at various parts of the suburban …
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A letter of support for Greece by 25 British personalities
The British government received an open letter from 25 British personalities which first appeared in The Times. Prominent academics, writers, artists penned a letter of support to Greece to emphasise …
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Where’s κύριο Τσούση when you need him?
Having reached middle age, I often nostalgically look back over the past 52 years and ruminate over the golden years spent going to Greek School. My primary school years were …
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We’re banned from leaving Australia. Who can get an exemption to go overseas? And how?
Australians are all too aware of the restrictions on interstate travel and on who can currently enter Australia. But people may not realise there is also a ban on overseas …