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What did the Ancient Greeks look like?
The topic of ethnicity and racial identity is a hot potato. Dark memories of Nazi Germany’s eugenic racism from the 1930s and early 1940s and more recently ethnocentric rhetoric from …
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Andreas Manos: a century of life defined by war and migration
“My old friend, what are you looking for? After years abroad you’ve come back with images you’ve nourished under foreign skies far from you own country.” -George Seferis ‘The return …
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“We created our own village here in Australia”
Two Greek Australian couples from Melbourne, who recently celebrated their double wedding anniversary of 60 years told Neos Kosmos about how life became sweeter and more bearable once their fellow …
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African Greeks struggle to emulate ‘idol’ Antetokounmpo
Young Athenians sharpen their shooting skills under the dazzling white lights of an outdoor basketball court, forever dreaming of emulating local hero and global star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The sport offers …
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Business booming for IVF in Greece’s medical tourism, but procedure deemed “last resort for infertility”
Many in the community may know of obstetrician Konstantinos Pantos, the Greek IVF specialist who has maintained personal and professional ties with his Melbourne birthplace. He last visited for the …
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Zoe Poulis – The Greek Australian nereid swimming for the horizon
Greece has long been associated with the sea, it’s an inarguable link, and rightfully so. You just have to look at the geographical makeup of Greece, a nation made up …
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From the taverna to Rod Laver Arena: Greek band Maistrato tours with Crowded House
“I think it’s likely our first album will be titled ‘Maistrato Live in Australia’, band leader Elias Dendias tells Neos Kosmos with a laugh. He’s not entirely joking. The ‘mysterious …
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Sophiya, why are you Greek-rapping in Australia?
“Do you want to do the interview in Greek or English?” This was the first question, third-generation Greek Australian artist Sophiya asked me when we met for the interview. I …
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“The Corsica” second book in the Tales of Cyprus series to be launched in November
Author, educator and graphic designer Constantinos Emmanuelle will welcome the launch of his second book ‘The Corsica’ on Sunday 27 November from 2-4pm at Saint John’s College Auditorium in Preston. …
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The ‘good types’ migrant camps: Australia’s nation-building revisited
Alexandra Dellios has studied Australia’s postwar migrant camps for years. Her own family didn’t have to go through one, but she recalls hearing stories about the notorious sites growing up, …