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Sisters set new course for pioneering Greek luxury yacht charter service
Sisters and managing partners Alexandra and Kassandra Lefakinis took over the running of Valef Yachts in 2020, following the death of their father, Vasillios, the founder of the company that …
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Chris Macheras’ Old Vintage Melbourne discoveries are worth more than a thousand words
Under the pressures of the Melbourne lockdowns, a diamond was created in the form of an Instagram account which has now amassed over 85,000 followers, including the likes of Aussie …
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A son of Greek migrants amongst the most influential lawyers in SA
Greek Australian lawyer Harry Patsouris has been recognised as one of the most influential lawyers in South Australia according to SA’s largest newspaper, The Advertiser. The publication surveyed more than a …
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says there was “zero philanthropy” involved when creating a Pfizer hub in Greece
“If you are looking for Greek stories, I have a lot to tell and I’m not sure if some of these can be shared publicly,” Prizer CEO Albert Bourla told …
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Maybe third time lucky for Greek Australian director and Visible Studios
Up against the very best, a Visible Studios’ music video has been nominated once again for an ARIA. It’s the third year in a row that Greek Australian director, Nick …
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Erene Sakabetis at the helm of the University of Melbourne Medical Students’ Society
In mid-October the University of Melbourne Medical Students’ Society (UMMSS) elected young Greek-Australian Erene Sakabetis to be the president of their club. The 24-year-old student is currently completing her third …
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How Greek diasporans affected the world
Alexander Kitroeff has been teaching courses on Modern European and Mediterranean history since 1996. His research interests focus on nationalism, ethnicity and identity in modern Greece and the Diaspora, across …
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Opportunity and adventure: The Greek presence in Africa
There’s no denying that Greeks are everywhere and have had a significant engagement in Africa. Their influence is evident from the first colonies in Egypt, Libya and even Tunisia From …
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A conversation with our grandparents
As each ship docked on the shores of Australia, carrying in them hundreds of young, bright eyed Greek immigrants, no one could have predicted the impact they would have on …
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Gripped by the hand of Nergal: What COVID-19 can tell us about Cyprus, copper, and collapse in the Late Bronze Age (1500-1200 BCE)
Nergal and Amarna Our tale begins in Akhetaten, the short-lived (1346-1332 BCE) city founded by the heretic king Akhenaten in the 14th century BCE. Akhenaten lived in a globalised world …