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The powerful and emotional story of a woman’s journey to becoming a mother
The audience listened, enthralled, as Greek Australian author Despina Meris recounted her incredible odyssey that would take her across the world, in her determination to become a mother. The event …
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Paul Cartledge presents seminar on the forgotten city of Thebes
Emeritus Professor Paul Cartledge will present an online lecture entitled “The Forgotten City of Thebes”, on Thursday 8 April 2021 at 7pm, as a part of the Greek History and …
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British comedian and philhellene Stephen Fry urges UK to return the marbles
British comedian Stephen Fry appeared in a video posted by the Greek Embassy in the United Kingdom congratulating Greece for the 200th anniversary of the country’s Independence. “It is a …
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Australia begins to open: Life is returning at three-quarter throttle with most recent easing of COVID rules
The masks may be coming down at last, and the easing of social distancing regulations are giving us a sense that “normality” is returning but there is also concern for …
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Greek women of the Revolution forged gender equality, says Vamvakinou in parliament tribute
Greek Australian federal MP for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou paid tribute to the role of women in the Greek War of Independence in a recent speech before the Federal Parliament in …
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“This Brilliant Victory” – Remembering the Battle of Navarino and its Australian Connection
“This Brilliant Victory.” The words announcing the success of the Allied fleet over the Ottoman’s at Navarino on 20th October 1827 are not from an English newspaper. The words are …
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Greek women’s role in the struggle for independence was vital and took many forms
Laskarina Bouboulina The legend of Kapetanissa (Captain) Laskarina Bouboulina is unique. A fierce fighter for the Greek cause, she charted her own course through war against the Turks and in …
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Melbourne man fronts court on charges of $395-million fraud involving fake NDIS-related property deals
Melbourne man Demetrios “James” Charisiou, 60, accused of orchestrating a $395 million fraud involving fake NDIS-related property deals, appeared in court on Friday. He attended a short administrative hearing at …
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Jack is my brother, he’s not heavy
Multidisciplinary artist, choreographer and endurance performer, Christos Linou has been carrying his brother Jack on his shoulders. Jack Linou a self-taught artist, heroin user, petty criminal and outsider, who died …
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“The Evzones Collection” launches in Melbourne today
The notable photographic work of Greece’s Presidential Guards by Greek Australian photographer Nick Bourdaniotis, will launch this Friday March 26 in Melbourne, as part of the many international cultural initiatives …