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The Acropolis and the Parthenon in Modern Greek art, symbols of national and world heritage
A diachronic symbol of Hellenism and the fundamental principles and values of European civilization, the Parthenon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Presented as a symbol in modern Greek art, …
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Author unveils the rich tapestry of the hidden world of the Dodecanese
Author Jennifer Barclay has called the Dodecanese island of Tilos her home for the past 10 years. It was the base from which she spent more than four years exploring …
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The Traxi – A new delivery service by Rhea Gotsis
There’s a new initiative in town, it’s called The Traxi and it is Melbourne’s first same day delivery service. Behind the start-up, is Greek Australian Rhea Gotsis, who determined to …
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Victoria Hislop gets Greek citizenship
English author Victoria Hislop was this week officially sworn-in as a Greek citizen during a special ceremony held at the interior ministry. Hislop was awarded an honorary Greek citizenship in …
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Greeks invited to take part in Franco Cozzo documentary
For an older generation of Greek migrants in Australia, the sound of Franco Cozzo’s voice is unmistakable. Late at night, the jovial sound of Mr Cozzo’s voice exclaiming, “Grand sale, …
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Greek Australians among the 25,000 stranded abroad
The experience of travelling between Australia and Greece during COVID-19 is an Odyssey for those who attempt this, and the Karvelas family have experienced hassles more than once this year. …
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What’s On 17 September – 24 September
ONLINE VIRTUAL OPEN LECTURE: ELIA KAZAN AND THE DIASPORIC IDENTITY OF A GREEK AMERICAN FILM MAKER University of Sydney Professor Vrasidas Karalis will delve into the artistic and intellectual development …
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The nameless island of Ioannina at Pamvotida Lake
Near the northern shore of Lake Pamvotida, off the city of Ioannina in Epirus, lies the “island of Ioannina”. It has no name of its own, and is known simply …
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The feast day of St Sophia and her daughters, Pisti, Elpida and Agape
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the feast day of St Sophia (Wisdom) and her three daughters, Pisti (Faith), Elpida (Hope) and Agape (Love) on 17 September. The saints lived circa …
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Ten Greek instruments that are music to heart and soul
1. Kithara While modern Greeks have used the word “kithara” to describe the guitar of today, the ancients would have used the word to describe the seven-stringed instrument of the …