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Kostas Thoctarides: Greece’s own expert in shipwreck discovery and recovery
Every corner of each room was filled with towering, disorderly stacks of books, and shelves groaned under the sheer weight of accumulated knowledge. Nautical artwork adorned the walls, punctuated by …
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Kostas Tangalakis: The King of Melbourne’s ‘bouzoukia’
Kostas Tangalakis, one of Australia’s most successful Greek Australian businessmen has been an integral part of Melbourne’s hospitality and nightlife scene for 35 years. In an exclusive interview with Neos …
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Professor Vrasidas Karalis sits high on the ‘Mount Olympus’ of academic thought
Professor Vrasidas Karalis was inducted as a fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities late last year, describing the experience as akin to reaching; “Mount Olympus of academic thought …
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‘A pretty place’ – Kingston’s Lance Corporal Vin Dalton comes to Lemnos
Sitting in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall recently sipping my frappe and watching the passing parade, I wondered how many of my fellow customers realised the hidden connections to Greece that surround …
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We’re living longer, at least the first generation
Greek migration to Australia is mainly a post-war affair. Buoyed by the ‘populate or perish’ mantra of the times and the Migration Restriction Act commonly called the White Australia Policy, …
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Patras – The jewel of Western Greece
Recently I visited Patras, the capital of Greece’s Achaea region. I had visited the region many times before but I had not had the time to take in the sights …
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Family to part with car made in Greece after generations of fun
A family in Greece are looking for a new owner of their 1968 Alta A200 one of the few cars ever manufactured in Greece. The family call their car Bourbouli, …
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Summer holidays haven’t changed much since ancient Greece and Rome
Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with friends. Sounds like it could be anywhere in Australia or New …
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Genetic screening important for Greek couples planning a family
Australia made a significant move to prevent the transmission of life-limiting genetic conditions, such as Thalassaemia, by offering couples planning a family, free carrier screening for three specific conditions. This …
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Greece’s revival: Crafting a bold new nation brand for a transformed future
There is a buzz about Greece these days. The country has undergone a profound transformation and has left the agonizing years of financial turmoil behind it. From the crisis, Greece …