Life
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Midday sleep is good for you!
New scientific research conducted by Greek scientists will have you crawling back into bed in no time.A practice very popular amongst Mediterraneans – especially Greeks and Italians – the siesta, …
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Beyond the pages, Yanni Florence captures commuters in moments of introspection
Living in the age of social media, when the majority of people have access to a camera in their pocket at any given time, there has been a rise of …
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To meat or not to meat?
More and more Greek Australians are choosing a cruelty-free lifestyle, abstaining not only from eating meat but all animal products. Paul Collaros has taken his ideology one step further by …
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Apokries around Greece: Athens, Patra and Xanthi – three carnivals of colour
Apokries (Carnival) time in Greece is filled with spectacular traditions, masquerading and all manner of performances. From local fertility-rites to other events with pagan roots, festivities are held in the …
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Greece wins Tourism Oscar! Elena Kountoura named Best Tourism Minister worldwide
“Greeks are the most hospitable people in the world,” said Minister Kountoura Minister Elena Kountoura has been named Best Tourism Minister Worldwide, during the International Tourism Awards, which were held …
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A Greek Orthodox Church featuring a Byzantine dome is Australia’s new jewel
After eight years of hard work and disappointments, the new Greek Orthodox Church of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene, one of the very few churches in Australia featuring a unique …
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Are you an artist or writer? Show your talents in these competitions
March has kicked off with an array of competitions, accepting submissions from aspiring and established artists. Neos Kosmos has compiled a list of organisations dedicated to promoting creativity. Amongst the …
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From Talaat Pasha’s to Ataturk’s Turkey seminar at the Greek Centre
Associate Professor Hans-Lukas Kieser will present a lecture entitled “From Talaat Pasha’s to Atatürk’s Turkey” at the Greek Centre, on Wednesday 13 March, as part of the Greek History and …
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All the fasolada you can eat!
Fasolada is without a doubt Greece’s national food, famous and loved all the way to Australia, thanks to the first migrants that brought the hearty bean soup recipe with them …
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Melbourne meeting and Sydney concern for the future of Greek languages
Parents, educators and other interested parties met on Tuesday, 5 March, to discuss the future of Greek language learning at state educational institutions around Victoria. Representatives of schools at high …