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Criticism of decision to cement the Acropolis
Manolis Korres, the architect who has long presided over the restoration of the Parthenon, said the Acropolis needs no improvement at all when he spoke to The Guardian. “Many generations …
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Tsitsanis, Hatzidakis, Xarchakos, Theodorakis: Songs of Liberation concert cancelled
Following the announcement of the Victorian Government’s updated restrictions on theatres, the Greek Community of Melbourne regrettably has had to cancel the rescheduled 14 June performance of the concert; ‘Tsitsanis, …
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What’s On 10 June – 17 June
QLD HELLAS AND TURKEY: THE CONTEMPORARY REALITY This lecture will take a look at the outcome of the 1821 Greek Revolution and where it leaves Hellas and Turkey in contemporary …
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Icons in the new age: Combining digital art and centuries of tradition
There is always something enchanting when you step foot into an Orthodox church or monastery. Walking by, pew by pew, saints overlook their devout followers from the walls and the …
Documentary looks at migrants’ role in developing Australian football
The undisputed fact that the roots of Australian football are intimately tied with the migrant communities is highlighted in a new documentary shown on Optus Sport. The documentary titled “Football …
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“Your Mother’s Pension” closes the season with a bang
Your Mother’s Pension directed by Lucy Miller wrapped up its production season on Sunday at the Mytilenean House in Sydney’s Canterbury. Performed in Greek with English surtitles, the hilarious comedy reflected …
Academic’s intense scrutiny confirms unique benefits of Pontian diet
The process employed in some of key foods in the Pontian diet and cuisine, including pre-baked pasta, butter and yoghurts, have unique benefits says Aristotle University of Thessaloniki academic Professor …
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‘Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes’ features objects on loan from the British Museum to showcase physical prowess in antiquity
A major exhibition, Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes from the British Museum featuring 180 iconic objects that have never toured the southern hemisphere, is coming to the National Museum …
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Young ‘dream creators’ make the impossible possible through innovative education program
Anyone can achieve the impossible, however, scientific research says that 92 per cent of people will not do so because of lack of self-esteem and direction. The Young Dream Creators …
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Summer mosaic to be featured to the world online by the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
A mosaic, representing summer, dated to the end of the 3rd century AD will be shown to the public for the first time, only online, by the Archaeological Museum of …