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Nothing could stop this man from marrying the woman of his dreams; Not even COVID-19
Vasili (Vas) Georgiou and Jen Proudfoot met in Antarctica where they spent 15 months working together as expeditioners for The Australian Antarctic Division at Davis Station, but their romance didn’t …
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Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return
It was fitting that the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, with a strong Australian presence, chose World Culture Day on 21 May to spearhead a new …
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There’s a Korean twist at the Greek Centre
When Goody’s left the ground floor of the Greek Centre on Lonsdale Street in January, Greek Community sources had told Neos Kosmos that a new establishment “with a Greek flavour” …
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Athens is set to get its first Drive-In Cinema
Australians can enjoy a drive-in from time to time, but – though Athens did briefly have a drive-in during the 1980s – young Greeks only know about this type of …
Herbs are central to the unique flavours key to Greek cuisine
When you consider Greek cuisine there are a few key herbs that you will need to rely upon. And the fresher they are the better. Your ammunition belt of flavours …
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Six years on: Little John defied the odds
In 2014 little John Metaxiotis spent 165 days in hospital before finally being able to go home with his parents. John was born prematurely at only 26 weeks weeks old …
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Karditsa and Rethymno win European awards for safe walking and cycling paths
Karditsa in Central Greece and Rethymno, Crete, have both won first and second place respectively in competitions competitions for actions to promote safe walking and cycling. The competitions, which took …
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Greece opens up tourism to 20 countries as AEGEAN increases flights
Greece will open its gates to foreign tourists from 20 countries without tests or quarantine on 15 June, 2020. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke in a televised address, announcing …
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21 May, today is the feast day of Saints Constantine and Helen
Today is the Feast Day of Saint Constantine and Helen. It is also the name day of those named Constantine, Constantinos, Con, Connor, Tino, Dino, Dean, Constantina, Konstandina, Tina, Constance, Helen, …
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Fakes… How do you make lentil soup? Let us count the ways
The lowly lentils, known to Greeks as fakes, are a staple in every Greek home around the world. In English-speaking countries we joke about the funny-sounding name of the dish …