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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 …

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The story of Private Ted D’Auvergne who fought in Crete with the New Zealand 27th Machine Gun Infantry Battalion

Ted D’Auvergne was invited by the publican, George Provan, at Waihao Folks Hotel west of Wellington, to have a farewell drinks before departing for overseas service in 1940. When he …

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Watch avante-garde film screenings from Greece in the comfort of your own home

The Greek Film Archive is continuing its online screenings through its new digital screen. Its third consecutive programme — a tribute to Greek Experimental/Avant-Garde Cinema – features outstanding films of …

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