Life
Peter Verveniotis forges a full life despite battle with Thalassaemia
As chair of the not-for-profit Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia (TASCA), Peter Verveniotis knows a thing or two about the chronic genetic disorders that his organisation is dedicated to offering …
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World Travel and Tourism Council honours Greece’s tourism
The World Travel and Tourism Council is paying tribute to Greece, both for the performance this year’s tourist year and for the safe opening of Greek tourism. Elena Corina Rodriguez, …
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It’s World Mental Health Day: How are you feeling?
World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October, to mobilise efforts globally in support of mental healthcare and raising awareness of mental health issues but also serving as a …
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The “Infinite Affection” that is passing down traditions through generations
Had the Melbourne lockdown not put a stop to plans, 23-year-old Luke Macaronas and 67-year-old Christos Konstantinides would having been bumping in their Melbourne Fringe Festival show Infinite Affection | …
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Ariadne’s red thread is a link to freedom from the labyrinth
Alkisti Pitsaki has devised “audio theatre”, Αριάδνη/Ariadne, as part of her MA in Theatre and Direction for the Victorian College of Arts (VCA). The 24-year-old has been through the maze …
Greek olive oil companies celebrate success at Olive Japan
Competing with 811 olive oils from 27 countries, Greek companies took home 77 medals from Olive Japan 2021: 19 Gold awards and 58 Silvers. In its tenth year, this international …
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What’s On 7 October – 14 October
QLD GREECE 2021 GALA BALL The Greece 2021 – Queensland Celebrates Organising Committee presents the “Greece 2021 Gala Ball”. When: 20 November, 6:30pm Where: The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, …
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 …