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1950’s Mykonos through Robert McCabe’s lens
It was in 1954 that photographer Robert McCabe’s love affair with Greece began, in what was largely a case of serendipity. “I was simply following my older brother, as I …
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Interview with Balkan Bregovic: Balkan sounds come to Australia
Bregovic’s musical journey begins in the 70s, where his rock band, Bijelo Dugme, was met with tremendous success. He went on to compose music for films such as Time of …
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Happy name day to Lazarus as Lent officially ends
“Having fulfilled Forty Days… we ask to see the Holy Week of Your Passion.” With these words sung at Vespers of Friday, Lent comes to its end and we enter …
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The third generation pâtissier from Leros making authentic Greek sweets in Melbourne
There’s nothing quite like a Greek zaharoplasteio, is there? Every time I travel to Greece, it is one of the first stops on my list; the aromas, the choice, the …
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A philhellene’s first real experience of Orthodox Easter
It was a month before she married her Greek husband that Katerina Kallos had her first experience of Orthodox Easter. Together with her parents, she joined her prospective in-laws on …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: 18 April onward
VIC PALM CROSS MAKING Easter is fast approaching. Learn to make palm crosses, and take part in the preparation of the church for Palm Sunday in an informative session on …
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Update on the Σταντ Απ Κόμεντι ιν Γκρίκ Melbourne comedy gig
Performances for the much-awaited ‘Σταν Απ Κόμεντι ιν Γκρίκ’ show are taking place during the final three days of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, albeit with an updated format, while …
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Greek photographer wins Pulitzer Prize
Greek photographer Alkis Konstantinidis, 35, won a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking New Photography. He was one of a group of Reuters photographers to receive an award for photos of migrants …
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Free Greek travel guides urge tourists to travel off the beaten track
Greece saw its visitor numbers rise by 19 per cent from January to August last year, according to World Travel Monitor, a global analysis of travel trends released by ITB …
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Seminar to explore Greek language’s past, present and future in Australia
As part of the ‘Speak Greek in March…And Not Only’ Campaign, a seminar is being hosted in Melbourne next month to explore the Greek language in Australia. Featuring an impressive …