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Greek workers’ league to hold “Equinox” exhibition in November
The Greek Democritus Workers League will hold the inaugural “Equinox” art exhibition in early November at the Steps Gallery in Melbourne. The title of the exhibition is drawn from the …
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International students learn about agriculture and sustainability in Chania
The Study in Greece web portal aims to draw the spotlight on Greek universities and their comparative advantages. Increasing concern over environmental, biodiversity and food safety issues in the Mediterranean …
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Gripped by the hand of Nergal: What COVID-19 can tell us about Cyprus, copper, and collapse in the Late Bronze Age (1500-1200 BCE)
Nergal and Amarna Our tale begins in Akhetaten, the short-lived (1346-1332 BCE) city founded by the heretic king Akhenaten in the 14th century BCE. Akhenaten lived in a globalised world …
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Campaign to Protect Fairfield’s Ancient Greece Inspired Amphitheatre
A campaign is underway to obtain heritage protection for Melbourne’s iconic Ancient Greece inspired amphitheatre on the banks of the Yarra in Fairfield. It follows on the recent threats to …
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Power of well-worn Greek phrase saves the day for a troubled traveller
1990 was a heady year for the world. The polar opposite of 2020/1. If 1967 was the Summer of Love, 1990’s was the Summer of Optimism. The Berlin Wall had …
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What’s On 30 September – 7 October
QLD BRISBANE POWERHOUSE: MAZE A new visual theatre work fuses the ancient with the new to deliver a fresh take on the origin story of Greek mythologies infamous Minotaur. When: …
Fronditha Care opens $22million 90-bed St Albans facility ahead of schedule
Fronditha Care opened its new 90-bed facility as St Albans on Tuesday. Sixty residents have moved into the new $22 million building that was completed ahead of schedule. The CEO …
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Morias 21: The trail of the Greek Revolution
As part of the Greek Revolution bicentennial celebrations, the project Morias21 invites visitors to discover the attractions of the Peloponnese, a region which played a seminal role in the Greek …
Ancient Greek ‘Kallos’ ideal takes centre stage in major Athens exhibition
The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is launching a massive exhibition on Wednesday, 29 September entitled “KALLOS. The Ultimate Beauty” that features 300 ancient Greek works drawn from 52 …
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Vassilis Kourtakis leaves great legacy for Greek wine
Vassilis Kourtakis, who died on 5 September this year, was a leading figure in the world of Greek wine. An internationalist and a visionary, he helped make Greek wine competitive, …