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Sunshine Coast author’s Greek island memoir tops Amazon charts
A Sunshine Coast author has turned her winter escape to the Greek island of Hydra into a literary triumph. Shelley Dark’s debut memoir, ‘Hydra in Winter: An Island Escape in …
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Nick Thyssen: The creator of Patra juices and Procal yoghurt celebrated for a life of innovation and philanthropy
The presentation of the book, ‘Nick Thyssen: The Story of the Great Innovator to Remember’, by Professor Anastasios M. Tamis, at the Arcadian Ballroom in November drew some 400 guests. …
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Karen Martin’s ‘Delphi’ launch draws acclaim at the Greek Centre
The launch of Australian author Karen Martin’s feminist novel Delphi was held on Sunday at the Greek Centre, drawing a large and engaged audience. ‘Delphi’ is the second book in …
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Professor Nikos Papastergiadis launches ‘John Berger and Me’ at Melbourne’s Greek Centre
More than 200 guests gathered at the Greek Centre last Wednesday for the launch of Professor Nikos Papastergiadis’s new book, ‘John Berger and Me: A Migrant’s Eye’. In an evening …
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Life Lessons from the Homeless: Michalis Samolis’s story captures resilience in new book
Can a homeless person find happiness? Michalis Samolis, who packed his life into a suitcase during Greece’s economic crisis, says yes. His journey from the streets to a life of …
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Melbourne-based poet Koraly Dimitriadis wins best Book of Narrative Poetry at the 21st Annual Best Book Awards in LA
Cypriot Australian poet Koraly Dimitriadis has won the Best Book of Narrative Poetry at the 21st Annual Best Book Awards, hosted by the American Book Fest in Los Angeles, for …
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Dean Kalimniou’s book ‘Ikonoklasmata’ set for presentation at Greek Centre
Well-known member of Melbourne’s Greek community, lawyer and Neos Kosmos contributor, Dean Kalimniou, is set to have his book ‘Εικονοκλάσματα’ (Ikonoklasmata) be the subject of an upcoming presentation by Dr …
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Constantinos Emmanuelle launches ‘Tales of Cyprus’ Volume Two – An ode to the migration story
Constantinos Emmanuelle is a Melbourne-born Cypriot Australian artist and author who has been exploring and investigating his cultural heritage for over 30 years through the disciplines of illustration, photography, painting, …
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The life of industrial innovator Nick Thyssen and man behind Patra, Originial Juice and Procal brands
The book titled ‘Nick Thyssen: The Story of a Great Innovator to Remember’ written by Professor Anastasios Tamis, which investigates the life and achievements of one of the most innovative …
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MATIA: A generational journey of heritage, identity, and the protective power of tradition
A blue bead resembling an eye, often worn on a necklace or bracelet, in Greek and Middle Eastern cultures, is mean to ward off the evil eye. This deep-rooted tradition …