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Today marks Tsiknopempti: Find out what we celebrate on this meat-heavy Thursday
Today, Thursday 20 February, marks a special day on the Greek Orthodox Calendar: Tsiknopempti (Τσικνοπέμπτι) – especially for meat-lovers. It signals the start of the last weekend that the faithful …
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The Hellenic Women’s Federation honours Claire Gazis at International Women’s Day event
An air of Neos Kosmos will sweep through the International Women’s Day festivities organised by the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria. The Federation will honour veteran Neos Kosmos journalist Claire …
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Cartoonist Michael Leunig joins chronic pain fundraiser championed by advocate Soula Mantalvanos
Throughout her 13 years of lived experience with chronic pain, Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop (QG&W) Director Soula Mantalvanos has played a key role in advocating for the cause. Four years …
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Readers respond well to call for stories of old Yarraville
The response from Neos Kosmos readers to provide information about the Greek community of Yarraville has been very encouraging for Olympia Koziaris who is compiling a history of the Melbourne …
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When French historians of Ancient Greece conquered the world
Australians continue to study the celebrated funeral oration attributed to Pericles at school and at university. Often the French are surprised to learn this. For them Australia is simply a …
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Napoleon Perdis takes company he founded to court following termination of his consultancy
Cosmetics mogul Napoleon Perdis has taken the company he founded to court with allegations that its new owners were in breach of an agreement following the termination of his creative …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 19 February onward
PANEPIROTIC UNION DANCE The Penepirotic Union of Melbourne & Victoria is hosting its annual dance this weekend. When: Saturday 22 February Where: EEAMA Receptions (1C Bell St, Preston VIC) Cost: …
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Dr Steve Petratos is one step closer to MS breakthrough treatment
A team of researchers at Monash University led by Dr Steve Petratos, is one step closer to developing an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), with the potential to reverse …
La Trobe University celebrates the Greek language
La Trobe is inviting youth to its annual “Languages and Linguistics Day” that will form part of La Trobe University’s Orientation Week. The event is geared towards celebrating and promoting …
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A play about loss: ‘Ligi Alitheia’ on show for the second time
Due to its overwhelming success, the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Creative Drama & Arts Group is putting on a second performance of their play Ligi Alitheia (Λίγη Αλήθεια). This time …