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Australian and Turkish tourists spend the most in Greece
According to figures included in a study released by INSETE, the research arm of four tourism-related trade groups in Greece, it is Australian and Turkish tourists that spend the most …
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Pallas Theater in Athens now features English supertitles
The Pallas is one of Athens’ most iconic landmarks, a theatre nestled in a 1930’s building located on Voukourestious Street, just off Syntagma Square. Originally a cinema, the venue which …
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How William Zappa won the battle to adapt Homer’s Iliad
After Achilles has killed Trojan Prince Hector, his father Priam, the King of Troy begs Achilles to give him the body back. “The sons I had who were the best …
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Meet the best friends bringing homemade Mediterranean flavours to Port Melbourne
Anyone that considers themselves a true foodie is sure to be familiar with Dalmatino, a Melbourne institution known for serving up Croatian fare, located down Port Melbourne’s bustling Bay Street. …
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Greek-Australian scientist hopes to cure cancer using spider venom
Recently published results from a study at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have revealed that the cure for cancer could be hiding in the venom of spiders belonging to …
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Yo-Chi and Jimmy Grants meet in Bondi Junction
George Calombaris is taking on a new challenge, two to be precise – this time in New South Wales. The Greek Cypriot Masterchef judge has decided to venture into the …
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Venus & Co. recognised as the Best Greek Restaurant in Australia
With flavours originating from the island of Aphrodite, fused with Melbourne’s creative culinary flair, chef Steve Watson and restaurateur Nicholas Georgiades have joined forces with a combined 50 years of …
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Antigone reimagined, through music and dance
To say that Antigone is one of the most enduring characters of fiction, her perennial relevance confirmed throughout the centuries, would be both an understatement and a pleonasm. After all, …
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Manos Hadjidakis: The grand poet of Greek music
Manos Hadjidakis (1925-1994) has left his mark on contemporary music in Greece and abroad. Bringing together different styles – from classical to folk and rock – he is remembered as …
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Eleonora Zouganeli to headline 2019 Greek Festivals
One of the brightest stars of the contemporary music scene in Greece, Eleonora Zouganeli will headline this year’s Greek festivals, performing at the Lonsdale St Greek Festival in Melbourne and …