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“Creforce the Anzacs and the Battle of Crete”, a book by Stella Tzobanakis
Author Stella Tzobanakis brings to life the incredible bravery shown by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers and by the people of Crete who risked their own lives by harbouring …
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The coronavirus has not stopped these restaurateurs
From 1 June restaurants, cafes, bars and other restaurants will be able to receive and serve up to 20 people at a time. This will go ahead under specific conditions …
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Signs of our coronavirus times
“Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.” – Demosthenes. Getting ready to enjoy life again on the outside after weeks of house arrest imposed by the coronavirus lockdown? Not so fast. Remember the ancient Greek statesman …
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‘The Trip to Greece’, the last instalment of the travelogue
The Trip to Greece, the final instalment of the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon travelogue begins in a quiet garden restaurant in Troy. Not in Greece but Turkey, and they …
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Greek summer festivals go on despite global pandemic
Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced 251 events and performances which will take place in 111 archaeological sites and museums around Greece, separate to those of the Herod Atticus Theatre …
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The beautiful GEOPARKS of Greece
Can you think of an area that combines geology with environment, sustainable development, culture and tourism? Well, the answer is Global Geoparks. According to UNESCO, that has developed a Network …
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The Plague of Athens as told by Thucydides: a timeless analysis of an epidemic
The Plague of Athens (430-426 BCE) stands as a milestone in the development of world historiography; far from being the first case of a widespread or documented epidemic, its particular …
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Enjoy Brisbane’s Paniyiri Greek Festival online!
Thanks to… technology and the organisers’ determination at Brisbane’s Paniyiri Greek Festival, the solution was found for the much awaited event to continue uninterrupted in its 41st year, despite COVID-19. …
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Eleni Menegaki departs from Greek TV
Popular TV host Eleni Menegaki used her name day on 21 May as an opportunity to put an end to rumours stating that she will be leaving Alpha to appear …
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Greece welcomes tourists, airlines announce flights but Australia’s government dashes hopes of travel
As Greek summer approaches, the key question on many people’s minds is “When will I be able to travel Greece again?” Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week said hotels …