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‘Poppy’, a novel based on the history of Kasos
The historical tragedy that occurred in Kasos during the invasion of the Turkish and Egyptian forces in May 1824 was the inspiration behind Poppy, the first novel by Margaret Lygnos. …
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Aegean Airlines among the best in the world…
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has been placed fifth on the list of the twenty best airlines in the world (excluding US airlines), according to the Reader’s Choice Awards survey conducted …
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Can you get more inventive than the Tsitsipas souvlaki?
20-year-old Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas may been eliminated from the Australian Open at the hands of Rafael Nadal but he has been forever immortalised with the creation of the …
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SPARC theatre production, a Greek Odyssey of ancient comedy and reflections
Far from a Greek tragedy, SPARC Theatre’s latest production – The Greek Mythological Boat Show – is a lively reimagining of an ancient comedy interspersed with reflections of what it’s …
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Back to school for Taxiarches Greek school
Established in 1961 by the existing Principal Poppy Drougas, the Taxiarches Greek School offers comprehensive Greek language and culture curriculum from Pre-Prep to VCE, providing opportunities for students to develop …
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‘Hydra’, a play about the Greek island’s bohemian side
During the 50’s and 60’s Hydra’s turquoise-blue ocean water had a magnetic effect on bohemians, artists, writers and musicians such as Leonard Cohen. Also seduced were Australian writers and authors …
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The Hormone Revolutionist breaks silence on women’s health in new book
With gender equality at the centre of socio-political debate and change, among the topics being discussed is women’s health. Doctor of Chinese medicine and founder of The Pagoda Tree, Natalie …
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Athens nominated for title of Best European Destination
Athens has once again been nominated for the title of Best European Destination for 2019. The competition, organised by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) group, aims to promote culture …
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Lonely at the school gate: Greek students challenged when they leave one country to attend school system of another
Christos Skarakis, Felicia Thanopoulos, Konstantinos Koumertas, Stavroula Lambropoulou, Iris Michaelidis, Yiota Pavlidis and Dimitris Diplos are a group of young Greeks, aged 16-18 years old. They found themselves in Australia …
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A play on cultural and sexual identities returns, adding input to an urgent debate on diversity
It’s not every day that the theatre audience has the chance to hear the voice of one of the most acute and poignant writers of our times translated from the …