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Diatribe: ΗΜΕΡΑ ΤΣ ΜΑΔΑΣ

-Δε θα νάρτου αύριγιου στν’ κκλησιά, the old lady, of northern Greek extraction informed her friend after the Saturday liturgy. – Γιατί καλέ; Αύριο έχει μνημόσυνο, her Peloponnesian friend replied. …

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Diatribe: Greeks behaving badly – Mutiny in Malta

Dean Kalimniou The whole thing, being based on false pretences was doomed from the start. In December 1803, Count Froberg lately of Germany, received authorisation from Britain’s Secretary at War …

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Ancient bonds to modern challenges: A Greek-Jewish perspective on combating hatred in multicultural Australia

As an Australian of Greek and Jewish heritage, I have long been aware of the parallels between Greek and Jewish histories, cultures, and philosophies that reach back into the ancient …

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New property levy on Mornington Peninsula aims to tackle housing crisis

New Property Levy on Mornington Peninsula Aims to Tackle Housing Crisis The Mornington Peninsula Shire, encompassing affluent areas such as Portsea, Sorrento, and Flinders, is setting a bold precedent with …

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Patmos: The intersection of faith, free will, and hope

Twenty-five years ago, I attended a conference on the holy Greek Island of Patmos. That conference was organised by the Greek Orthodox Church and brought together Members of Parliament of …

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Diatribe: Kassiane as a feminist

“I hate silence when it is time to speak.”- Saint Kassiane It is Saint Kassiane’s hymn, chanted during the Matins service of Holy Saturday that penetrates my mind as I …

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Dissent and violence, an epic Hellenic tradition

In the second book of the Iliad, the Greeks gather after Achilles has withdrawn in rage. As they look to an uncertain future, a man named Thersites stands to speak. …

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Remembering Lemnos

I was moved to tears watching the brilliant documentary that aired on SBS television last week ANZAC – Lemnos 1915. My family settled in South Melbourne when we migrated to …

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New rules for Golden Visa in Greece

New regulations apply in Greece from 31st of March 2024 with regards to the so called “Golden Visa” residence permit for non-Greek and non-European Union nationals. Citizens of European Union …

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Diatribe: The spirit of Byron

“Lord Byron’s portrait on the wall And the cast iron statuette With folded arms and eyes bent low, Cocked hat and melancholy brow.” – Pushkin, Eugene Onegin Only the initiated …

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