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Tarpon Springs, a Greek port in Florida
I was not sure what to expect of Tarpon Springs, Florida. The small fishing town on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast was “famous” in Greek America for being an authentically …
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Free lecture about the fall of Athens to Rome
History buffs have the chance to see Macquarie University’s Professor of Ancient History Ian Worthington give a lecture about the fall of Athens to Rome this month at the Greek …
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Travel hacks: flight tips for a cheap Greek holiday
Greece and Australia are closer than ever and opportunities to travel back and forth have never been more convenient. Though this doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper flights, there are ways to …
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Full moon festivities at the Acropolis Museum on 15 August
There’s nothing like an August full moon in Greece. Museums and archaeological sites will offer guests free admission around the country. The Acropolis Museum will offer a free concert with …
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Yannos Kourayos brings Despotiko to life in revival of Greek antiquity in the Cyclades
Despotiko, a small island in the Cyclades, has drawn the attention of archaeology enthusiasts in recent years, after excavations uncovered a religious site of major significance, dating from the Archaic …
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Greece’s oldest woman turns 114 years old
The oldest known woman living in Greece, Katerina Karnarou had the joy of celebrating yet another birthday surrounded by generations of her family. Just a few days ago, Ms Karnarou …
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Children’s films scarce in South East Europe, finds Thessaloniki International Film Festival study
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival conducted a large-scale study into children’s cinema in Southeast Europe. The study, titled “Films for Kids in Southeast Europe: The State of Play”, focuses on …
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Screen Australia responds to reasons why there are less Greeks on Australian screens
Screen Australia, the Federal Government’s key funding body for the Australian screen production industry found that Greek and Italians were significantly underrepresented on film. Its 2016 ‘Seeing Ourselves’ study showed …
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Are Cypriot wine varieties the answer to Australia’s climate change crisis?
Clashing viewpoints show that climate change continues to be a contested issue among experts, politicians and the general public. But for those working across Australia whose livelihood depends on nature’s …
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Chronicling the diaspora’s stories: a tribute to Helen Nickas and Owl Publishing
A few months ago, my dear friend and colleague Helen Nickas quietly informed me that she was officially wrapping up her publishing house, Owl Publishing. Although I knew that she …