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Historic Doric Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, open to visitors for the first time
Following the iconic Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show earlier this month which took place at the ancient Greek Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, Italy, the site is now …
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The 19-year-old Greek Australian bouzouki player who is a rising star on the music scene
If you were to meet Harrison Giavris, there’s a good chance his bouzouki wouldn’t be too far away. At 19, Giavris is a rising star in the Greek music scene, …
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Surgeon who treated fire victims in Greece, develops revolutionary lifesaving skin transplant technique
Dr Greenwood, the surgeon who visited Greece last year to treat the Mati fire victims, has managed to save a 33-year-old man using a world-first skin transplant technique that he …
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Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis’ legacy lives on and can be bought, sold or chartered
The glamour years of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis may have long gone, however his property still carries some of the hey-day charm of the tycoon. Here are some items …
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Athens & Epidaurus Festival opens the door to diversity
Summer in Greece is filled with cultural events and activities, however the most important is the Athens and Epidaurus Festival, one of the oldest festivals of Europe, that takes place …
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Australian researchers investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus
With Australia increasingly experiencing high temperatures and low rainfall, the country’s wine producers are facing a huge challenge, with more and more pressure being placed on water resources. To help …
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Greek film director Athina Rachel Tsangari signs to direct BBC TV series ‘Trigonometry’
Athina Rachel Tsangari has an exciting new project coming up, this time turning her attention to the small screen. The award-winning Greek film director has signed up to direct BBC …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 12 July onward
VIC ‘THALASSA’ ART EXHIBITION Stella Zicopoulos-Greig’s latest solo exhibition of oil paintings ‘Thalassa’ explores the artist’s cultural identity and lifelong relationship with the sea. As a child of Greek migrants, …
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Meet the Greek Australian founder of Byzanfest, the world’s first online Orthodox Christian short film festival
It was in 2013 at the foothills of Meteora, one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, that Chris Vlahonasios, a longtime cinephile, was first struck with the idea …
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Etiko gets Good Design Award for Fashion Impact
Melbourne-based clothing label, Etiko, has received a Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Fashion Impact category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation. The Good Design Awards Jury praised …