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Pontians condemn Isin Karaca’s performance of “provocative” song praising Asia Minor Catastrophe
The Pan-Pontian Federation of Greece issued a statement this past weekend condemning a song sung by Turkish-Cypriot singer Isin Karaca in Komotini on 4 August referencing the destruction of Smyrna, …
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Uncovering the secrets of Ikarian longevity during a food & photography retreat on the Blue Zone island
We recently held a five-day Food & Photography retreat recently concluded in the picturesque island of Ikaria, bringing together a group of creative and inspiring women, including Olia Hercules, Stephanie …
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29th Greek Film Festival kicks off with Opening Night tickets now available
The Greek Community of Melbourne is excited to announce that tickets for the Opening Night of the 29th Greek Film Festival (29th GFF) are now on sale. The festival will …
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Sts Anargiri Greek Language Centre celebrates patron saints and Olympic ideals
The ‘Week of the Anargyri’, dedicated to the patron saints of the Sts Anargiri Greek Language Centre in Oakleigh, this year coincided with the start of the 2024 Olympic Games, …
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Interactive theatre in Melbourne: ‘Breadwinning’ explores capitalism, community, and care through the art of bread-making
In the heart of Melbourne, where the pulse of the Arts beats strongest, 23-year-old Greek-Australian theatre director Daphne Gerolymou-Papadopoulou and her colleague Sophia Derkenne are sparking deep conversations with their …
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The Greeks of São Paulo
São Paulo is the biggest city I have ever been to and having spent a year of my childhood in a village on Lesvos, I never get used to mega …
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What’s On August 10-17: Music, festivals, food and more
VIC Laikon presents Anatreptix (Rebetika) Anatreptix is a musical group playing Rebetika – music of the Greek underground from the 1930s through to late 1950s. Songs of sorrow, poverty, loss, …
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Greek Film Festival of Sydney announces opening night picture
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW has revealed the opening picture for the 29th Greek Film Festival of Sydney, with the comedy ‘Hear Who’s Talking’ to lead this year’s calendar …
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Vasso’s Corner: Oropouche fever outbreak in Latin America
The current outbreak of Oropouche virus (OROV) infection in the Amazonas and Acre states of Brazil presents considerable public health concerns, including the risk to travellers visiting these regions. Given …
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Greek islands and tourists search for ‘balance’ amid summer crush
When Frenchwoman Nadia Romon picked the island of Hydra for her Greek holiday, she was looking for “authenticity” far from the crowded summer circus. This ruled out big-name destinations such …