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Scientist turned Wiggle, meet the Greek playing bouzouki for The Wiggles
For as long as he can remember, Nikos Filippatos has been involved with music. His father played the guitar and sang traditional Kefalonian songs that mesmerised young Nikos. That led …
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Christmas: Not “the most wonderful time of the year” for all Greek Australians
As the new year approaches, a lingering light permeates the atmosphere, both literally and metaphorically, spreading feelings of hope and joy, since for many, Christmas is a holiday synonymous with …
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Gift Guide: Discover the essence of gift-giving
Neos Kosmos knows that the best gifts are those wrapped in agape, not expense. That’s why we’re highlighting some fantastic Greek treasures from our Greek community business partners, showcasing everything …
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A generous gift preserving the history of Anzacs on Lemnos during World War I
Important and unique historical documentation supporting the role of Lemnos in Australia’s Gallipoli campaign was recently donated and accepted into the archival collection of Melbourne’s State Library of Victoria. The …
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Verbatim record of Kissinger’s meetings over the Cyprus crisis four days after the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974
Following the death of Henry Kissinger Neos Kosmos searched the U.S National Archives to find one of the many critical meetings Kissinger had with key U.S heads on the Cyprus …
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Philhellene author Arnold Zable recognised from the start the Greek passion for life with a deep sense of familiarity
“The stories I have heard, and am yet to hear are echoes of one refrain: Is there somewhere on Earth where I can find peace and prosper? Once the question …
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The dentist who may transform the lives of sleep apnea sufferers
When Daniel Craig Hetrelezis was studying to become a dentist, he noticed people falling asleep in lecture theatres. He would hear them snore at times and spot bags under people’s …
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Tracing how Indo-Hellenes forged the Rajput warriors’ lineage
Thousands of years before the Turks had established their power in South Asia, a Hindu caste of warriors known for military prowess called Rajputs, or “Sons of Kings”, had found …
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The golden oil may become unaffordable
If you use olive oil ‘the Greek way’ in abundance and directly from the source, you must have felt the pinch of prices rising throughout 2023, particularly in the last …
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Winter isn’t coming: climate change hits Greek olive crop
Greek organic farmer Zaharoula Vassilaki looks with admiration at a huge olive tree on her property believed to be over two centuries old, still yielding despite a direct lightning hit …