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Greek olive oil lover talks about going to Spain to become expert taster

Last September, Irini Kokolaki studied Spanish at the University of Jaén in Andalusía for five hours a day. She learned a new language so she could attend a three-month course …

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Tina Fey to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Tina Fey is set to return to the Saturday Night Live (SNL) stage, but this time as a host. The Greek American actress will take centre stage for the 43rd …

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LEFKAΔΑ: a landscape transformed into soundscape

‘Lefkada’ means ‘whiteness’. The Ionian island took this name after its southern cape, which in ancient times was called ‘White Rock’. It is an appropriate name for the steep, rocky …

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Meet the first woman to translate ‘The Odyssey’ into English

Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer’s The Odyssey into English, is heading to Melbourne. Next month she will be involved in a special event at the Wheeler Centre, …

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Open lecture: the roots of rebetika

Rebetika is experiencing a resurgence. To help us understand the roots of the genre, Dr Demeter Tsounis will present an open lecture at the Greek Centre as part of the …

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How Greek theatre is reducing the stigma surrounding disability

“The word ‘theatre’ comes from the Greeks; it means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation.” Legendary acting …

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Xenia throwing a Greek vegan & vegetarian food feast every Tuesday and Wednesday night

Xenia is the ancient Greek concept of hospitality, the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home and/or associates of the person bestowing guest-friendship. On that basis, …

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Dimitra Koriozos’ fashion and photographic narratives

Looking back, Dimitra Koriozos says there was an obvious interest in photography from a young age, with vivid memories of trawling fashion editorials; images that would stay with her for …

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Greek community theatre brings a new perspective to audiences

The Greek community’s Creative Drama & Arts group breathed new life into South Oakleigh Secondary College’s Strachan Theatre on Thursday night, with an impressive performance of Perspective. Hundreds turned out …

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Niko Koulousias: the Greek chef cooking at Harry and Meghan’s wedding

Talented and distinguished Greek chef Niko Koulousias is officially one of the 24 selected chefs enlisted to prepare the menu for the royal wedding reception of Prince Harry and American …

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