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Pratanos novel is a wonderful witness of Kazantzakis’ final journey to Crete
It was just over a month ago when the whole of Greece paused to pay their respects to the great Cretan composer Mikis Theodorakis. His body lay in state at …
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Shipwreck lying in sea off Peloponnese carried a load of amphorae
A shipwreck from the Classical era first, discovered in the narrow channel between the island of Kythira and Neapolis on the Peloponnese in 2019, was found to carry several amphorae, …
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Fig jam, a jar of ancient nutrition
Along with grapes, figs were iconic fruits of the ancients. August is known as “fig month” in Greece, and the iconic fruit requires hot, dry weather to ripen. Dried figs …
Call out for all artists to register on GACL’s new online directory
The Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) is updating its website to include a Greek-Australian artist directory (performing and visual arts) and is calling on artists to register for inclusion in the …
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Crowds flocked for wedding of Philippos Glücksburg and Nina Flohr at Athens’ Orthodox Cathedral
Only 100 guests reportedly attended the Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony of Philip Glücksburg and Nina Flohr at the Athens Cathedral on Saturday. But many more were the members of the …
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More than 8.6 million tourists visited Greece in Jan-Aug. 2021
The number of tourists that visited Greece in the first eight months of 2021 exceeded 8.6 million, the Bank of Greece reported on Friday. This was an increase of 79.3 …
Mary Philippou has less than six weeks to get life-enhancing Russian treatment
It could literally be “make or break” for Mary Philippou as she prepares to fly to Russia to receive specialised treatment that will help her fight with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …
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Andrew Pippos acknowledged in PM’s shortlist for literary awards
The 2021 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists capture the full diversity and range of Australia’s vibrant literary sector and could not help but pay tribute to Andrew Pippos’ debut novel …
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Neos Kosmos celebrates your ‘Freedom Day’ family and friend reunions
As lockdown restrictions ease across Australia’s biggest cities, families and friends will have the opportunity to reunite without any distancing restrictions. To celebrate these wonderful moments, Neos Kosmos will be …
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What’s On 21 October – 28 October
QLD BENDIGO BANK ITALIAN HELLENIC BUSINESS LUNCH Indulge in our custom Mediterranean cuisine with special guests the Hon. Consul of Greece in Queensland Jim Raptis, the Consul of Italy and …