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COVID-19 won’t stop GCM resuming history and culture seminars online
After a COVID-19 induced hiatus the Greek Community of Melbourne is to resume is History and Culture Public Seminar series on online formats every two weeks beginning on 25 June …
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Church of Greece renounces yoga, and Hindus are disheartened
Hindus have issued a statement declaring their disappointment with the Church of Greece’s stance on yoga following a statement by The Holy Synod which denounced the practice. The church hierarchy …
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Young Greek Australians tell us what we can do to help them retain their Greek heritage
Older diasporans are concerned that the Greek language, culture and identity will slowly dissipate as they die out. But they’re wrong. The younger generation are ready to take the reigns …
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Question and Answer session with author of ‘The Queen of Limnos’
Author Dr Tony Whitefield answers a few questions about his beloved island of Lemnos, the stories that surround Hypsipyle the heroine of his novel The Queen of Limnos. Dr Whitefield …
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Spare change? Cashless transactions could end the cultural legacy of the coin
As shoppers and retailers do away with cash transactions, we may be witnessing the end of a major source of social and historical information – the coin. In the modern …
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Watch ouzo-drinking bears of Metsovo run away from the scene, feeling tipsy
The story of Goldilocks and the three bears played itself out in reverse in rural Greece. Tipsy bear cubs and their mother were filmed running away from a farm in …
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Greek Donkeyland, Gaidourohora opens for donkey lovers and learners alike
A donkey sanctuary in Koropi, southeast of Athens, aims to inform the public about donkeys. Though these animals are intrinsically linked to Greek village living, culture and tourism, they are …
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Love lockdown: the pandemic has put pressure on many relationships, but here’s how to tell if yours will survive
Life in lockdown has been tough on many relationships. But negotiating the transition back to “normal” as restrictions continue to lift could also be a challenge for couples. So what …
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Greek tourism video asks ‘What makes Greek summer so precious?’
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented the “Restart Tourism” campaign at Zappeion Hall with a short promotional video targetted at foreign audiences. The video, “This summer will be different than …
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Now, that’s better! Then and now at Eaton Mall, Oakleigh
Oakleigh’s famous Hellenic precinct in Eaton Mall is alive and well. Patrons enjoyed seated dining inside and outside the area’s famous eateries, throughout this week as restaurants opened to diners …