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Australia’s Ambassador to Greece Arthur Spyrou: Strengthening the bonds between the two countries

The Australian Ambassador to Greece, His Excellency, Arthur Spyrou, is a senior career officer with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and has been serving as Australia’s Ambassador to …

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Greek Australian politicians point to rampant sexism in Parliament

Australia’s Parliament is experiencing its #metoo moment with rape allegations, however “revelations” of a toxic culture are not exactly new. Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Shadow Minister, told Neos Kosmos that …

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Pascoe and Shukuroglou show how connection to country is a choice and privilege, open to all

With overseas plans out of the picture for most part – if not all – of 2021, you might be like most of us, a reportedly growing majority channeling our …

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University Greek clubs adapting for preservation

For years young Greek-Australians have sought ways to engage in their culture and learn about the origins of their ancestors. Last year’s lockdowns brought many Greek youth groups to a standstill, …

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and the ancient olive trees of Crete

Arnold Schwarzenegger, a celebrity chef, and several German actors are sponsoring ancient olive trees on the island of Crete in Greece. Their donations and the resulting publicity help preserve these …

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Century-old mystery unravelled: Looking beneath the defaced foundation stone of the Holy Church of Evangelismos of Melbourne

For many Greek Australians the Greek Orthodox church of The Holy Annunciation of Our Lady – commonly known as “Evangelismos” is an iconic symbol of our Greek community in Melbourne. …

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Top designer Anna Giannis proves fortune favours the brave – and talented

There is a lot to learn from internationally acclaimed designer, Anna Giannis, on how she carved her career, venturing bravely beyond the borders of Australia to follow her dreams and …

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Our colleague Claire Paizanou Gazis recounts her life’s journey from Cyprus to Australia

Going through the journal of our colleague Claire Paizanou Gazis, there is a script, which was written at the beginning of the ’60s with the departure of her sister Eleni …

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A winter wonderland unveils in a Greece gripped by Medea and Boreas

Greece experienced extreme cold conditions that will long be remembered not only for the extreme winter weather for the unusual winter landscape that resulted. While the Parthenon and the rest …

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Antonio Boulizos, the extraordinary journey of Victoria’s first Greek-Australian Police Officer

The judge’s voice resonated throughout the court room: “Is Antonio Boulizos* an Italian or a Greek name?” was the opening comment by Presiding Judge Dethridge, of the General sessions court …

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