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‘At least we get to call ourselves exotic’: Growing up half Greek and half Polish in Australia
Being a second-generation immigrant is a unique experience, different to that of first generations. As a child of Greek and Polish first-generation immigrants I have realised this from a young …
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Your guide to herbs and spices from Greece
Since ancient times, the Greeks have used herbs and aromatic plants for both medicinal and culinary purposes. According to mythology, Mount Olympus, the “home of the gods”, was full of …
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What’s On 8 April – 15 April
QLD PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL Celebrate all things Greek at Paniyiri Greek Festival, Brisbane’s biggest Greek celebration, jam-packed with Zorba dancing, honey puff eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, markets stalls, rides, sideshow …
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Remembering Oakleigh’s Private George Foot and his odyssey of escape across Mani in 1941
Our local community has become a little bit famous in recent years as one of the key homes of Melbourne’s large Hellenic Australian community. For many it has become the …
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A new Greek revolution for the Parthenon Sculptures
With the spirit of the Greek Revolution of 1821 in our hearts and minds, Elly Symons, Co-Founder of the Acropolis Research Group and Vice President of the Australian Parthenon Committee, …
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Gold Coast community celebrates the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence
On 24 March 2021, the Greek Community of St Anna, on the Gold Coast celebrated the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. A church service took place in …
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Eating your way through lent: Rally’s fasting-friendly gemista (stuffed tomatoes) recipe
If you are in need of some inspiration this lent in the lead up to Orthodox Easter, you are looking in the right place. Neos Kosmos will be sharing some fasting-friendly …
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2 million tourists expected to visit Crete in 2021
According to Greek Νational Tourism Organisation (GNTO) secretary general Dimitris Fragakis Crete island that has managed to always maintain a high standard of services offered to tourists is expected to …
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Greek Film Society Sydney returns with a slew of new films
If you have missed the wide range of contemporary Greek films the Greek Film Society Sydney was providing the community each year, you can rejoice! After a long pause due …
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Men and Women: Reciprocal interplay and shared influence in establishing attitudes of equality or sexism
The Greek Australian Women’s Network, Food for Thought firmly believes in the crucial role of men – as fathers and husbands, friends, colleagues and managers – to the health, emotional …