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Professor Con Castan (1931-2012), a reformer in the field of literature
The late professor Con Castan was an unusual man: a public and, at the same time, a private person. A popular and, occasionally, controversial personality. However, a justifiable question that …
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Greek amigdalopita goes to Australia – Keto lamington
When Australian tourists come to Greece, they keep ordering Greek food as if they’ve been living in Greece. They pronounce ‘souvlaki’, ‘tiropita’, or ‘gyros’ almost like the Greeks do! The …
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Divine Liturgy commemorates Christians killed in Genocide
A Divine Liturgy commemorating the Christians killed in the Genocide and the martyrdom of Metropolitan Bishop Chrysostomos of Smyrna will be held at 9am on Sunday, 15 September. At the …
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Greek things to do with your dad on Australian Father’s Day
A recent YouGov Galaxy survey of Australian men showed that more than 40 per cent of dads just want to hear “I love you” as the number one gift they …
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‘Sylvia’ casts focus on Ancient Greece in The Australian Ballet’s performance
Sylvia, an epic journey, combining the stories of Ancient Greek heroines premieres at the Australian Ballet on 31 August. The work brings together a highly anticipated collaboration between The Australian …
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Australian Embassy at the Beyond Borders Festival to accentuate strong Greek-Australian friendship
The strong friendship between Greece and Australia was stressed during the opening of a photography exhibition at Kastellorizo, a Greek island on the southeastern Mediterranean that saw a huge outflow …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 28 August onward
NATIONAL THI AUSTRALIA: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE – GREECE AT THE CROSSROADS OF SOCIAL CHANGE The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia is hosting a special dinner and conversation series this month …
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Gentleman’s Ride, the world’s largest charitable vintage motorcycle event heads to Samos
Samos is officially taking part in the world’s largest charitable motorcycle event for owners of classic and vintage styled bikes on Sunday, 29 September 29. This year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride …
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Russia’s Byron: Pushkin and the Greek revolution
The Greek Revolution brought a storm of enthusiasm and support in the West, fuelled by the Romantic Movement. Yet no Romantic was so close to the instigators and protagonists of …
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Insider’s guide to the two sides of Samos: Greek tourist paradise vs refugee ‘jungle’
Samos is situated where Europe ends and the East begins. In comparison to the Cyclades, it is an emerald island. On some beaches the green hues of the pine and …