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“Greece, how we miss you!” say Greek Australians, remembering their last summer trip to the homeland
The dream of going back to Greece this summer is fading away as holidays of Greece during times past are flooding back. Many Greek Australians are reminiscing about the good …
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“Greece Has Got Talent” – and so has the diaspora
Greek reality TV show ‘Ellada Eheis Talento’ (Greece’s Got Talent) is a Greek reality television series which is part of the Got Talent multinational franchise. It premiered in Greece for …
Sky is the limit for koulouri franchise set to open in Australia
The Thessaloniki koulouri is an iconic Greek treat, not just for the city of Thessaloniki but the whole of Greece. Trays of koulouri are sold on street corners by fast-disappearing …
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Cretan olive oil gets protection status for the origin of its product
Greece’s Agricultural Development and Food Ministry approved the registration of the name “Crete” as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), a designation for the geographical origin of its olive oil. The …
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What’s On 8 July – 15 July
QLD BATTLE OF CRETE DANCE 2021 Featuring live music from Sydney based Greek Band IHO NYX as well as performances from the Cretan Dancing group. Go along for a night …
Heroes Achilles and Patroclus: Homosexuality debates and popular culture
The debate regarding Achilles’ sexuality and the nature of his relationship with Patroclus has been long discussed, from the ancient world until today. This debate, however, has made an impact …
Artists and collectives invited to apply for Diasporas Commissions
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is inviting artists or collectives who identify as First Nations, persons of colour or from the CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities can apply for Diasporas …
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Opening of the Philhellenism Museum
The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP – www.eefshp.org) organizes an opening ceremony of the Philhellenism Museum (www.phmus.org) in Athens. On the opening day, a ceremony will take place during …
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Patrick White, Vrasidas Karalis and Manoly Lascaris, an enigmatic friendship 20 years later
We met frequently and infrequently during the nineties. Our relationship had its ups and downs. It was full of Greek rhetoric and Australian silence. When he wanted to evade something …
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What’s On 1 July – 8 July
QLD BATTLE OF CRETE DANCE 2021 Featuring live music from Sydney based Greek Band IHO NYX as well as performances from the Cretan Dancing group. Go along for a night …