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Watch rare footage of charismatic statesman Eleftherios Venizelos speaking in English
A historic video featuring Greek leader Eleftherios Venizelos has emerged from the University of South Carolina’s Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC) that preserves films and videos produced outside the American feature …
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Kalamata olives are not just the tastiest but also the healthiest, new study finds
A staple Greek –and not just Greek- fruit (yes, a fruit!) olives always have a place at the table in both their liquid, processed, and original form. Other than a …
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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ YouTube channel going from strength to strength
It wasn’t until after making it into the semi-finals of the Australian Open, that the world found out Stefanos Tsitsipas is not just an ace tennis player but also a …
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WHAT’S ON: 4 April onward
VIC LANGUAGE BITES: GREEK Get a taste of the Greek language over a traditional dinner at Jim’s Greek Tavern (32 Johnston St, Collingwood) on Wednesday 10 April from 6.30-8.30 pm. …
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New distance training program for teaching Greek as a second language
The Centre for the Greek Language has announced its latest distance training program for teachers in Greece and abroad, named Routes in Teaching Greek as a Second/Foreign Language. The course, …
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Konnie Ampatzidis is a soulful singer with a voice of silver and a heart of gold
Nothing but love. That is the message that 23-year-old performer Konnie Ampatzidis wishes to convey through her work. She admits that it is “love” that helps her personally get through …
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Rita Wilson receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Greek American actress Rita Wilson received the her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hers was the 2,659th star, positioned just four stars away from that of …
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The Ancient Greek origins of saffron
The origin of Crocus sativus – otherwise known as saffron – has long been the subject of speculation and research, as this knowledge would enable breeders to introduce genetic diversity …
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Melbourne Comedy Festival to host 100 per cent Greek show!
Greek-speaking audiences craving for some good old (and… not so old) Greek humour will rejoice at the news of the first Greek-language stand up show making its way to this …
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Greek artist Aristotle Roufanis explores phenomenon of urban loneliness
Visual artist Aristotle Roufanis is showing his work in New York this month, as part of The Photography Show presented by AIPAD with Momentum Fine Art Gallery. The Greek-born artist …