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Airbnb to become an end-to-end travel platform
According to the New Zealand Herald, popular home sharing site Airbnb will soon be taking over the travel market, becoming an all-in-one platform. The report is looking into establishing partnerships with …
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Greek community opens dialogue on future of women
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria is hosting a post-Women’s Day forum on 31 March. The forum, titled “Design the Pathway for Active Participation of Women”, invites men …
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WWE signs rights deal with Greek broadcaster SKAI
Good news for wrestling fans in Greece. American entertainment company WWE has signed a rights deal with Greece’s commercial broadcaster, SKAI Group. Announced on Monday, the agreed deal covers its flagship …
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The ‘Greek Freak’ stars in Aegean Airlines safety video [VIDEO]
While airline safety videos are vital, there’s no denying that they can be dull at the best of times. But Aegean Airlines is setting a new bench mark with their …
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Leonard Cohen’s Hydra love story on film
The 21st Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is under way and all eyes – and ears – are fixed on the events opening film, Nick Broomfield’s documentary Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love, screening on Friday 1st March. The acclaimed filmmaker, known …
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Do you, or someone you know, make Melbourne’s best pita?
In the lead up to the Lonsdale St Greek Festival, organisers are on the hunt for Melbourne’s best pita. When it comes to the type of pita, the criteria is …
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Looking for the best baklava in Melbourne… let the baklava wars begin
There are just as many baklava versions as there are countries that claim ownership of the flaky, crispy and tender dessert. And over time, the Greek – yes, Greek – …
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Star of Vergina – a Greek symbol through time
The Vergina Sun, also known as the Star of Vergina, is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC. The name “Vergina …
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Children will now learn Greek, while playing with their mobile devices
Metropolis, a new mobile app designed to facilitate Greek language teaching, was presented at the Greek Centre on Saturday, as part of the celebration of the International Greek Language Day. …
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Seven strategies for cultural diversity in the workplace
Dr Dimitria Groutsis, author of the Beyond the Pale report, has researched cultural diversity in the workplace. In her research, she found how culturally diverse people could break the cement …