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Airbnb claims to have boosted Greece’s economy by US$1.4 billion in 2018
While Airbnb may continue to face opposition for shaking up the rental market, according to figures released this week by the online rental platform, it has given the Greek economy …
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Family-owned Greek restaurant Stalactites awarded Lord Mayor’s Commendation
Melbourne Greek food institution Stalactites has been awarded the Lord Mayor’s Commendation for 2019. The well-known business has been owned by the Konstandakopoulos family for over 40 years, passing through three …
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Taste of history from Tsindos restaurant
When news of the sale of the site that houses one of the last remnants of what was once the ‘Greek Street’ in the Melbourne CBD broke out, people lamented. …
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How fashion designer Effie Kats rose back to the top, smashing stereotypes on her way up
Most, if not all women, whether a size 6 or size 16, know that dreaded feeling of going shopping for a special occasion only to return home empty handed, disappointed, …
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Greek Australian military mum paves the way for creative and strategic marketing
You can buy almost anything on a subscription these days; coffee, razors for daily shaving and even a monthly box of treats and tor for babies. Idiello however will be …
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Greek Australian restaurateur Chris Lucas set to breathe new life into historic site on Bourke Street
Chris Lucas is adding another restaurant to the Lucas restaurant group’s ever-growing list, with the latest site of particular significance to the Melbourne dining scene. It was announced on Saturday …
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‘When Tomatoes Met Wagner’ highlights Greece’s agricultural crisis
The Greek documentary, ‘When Tomatoes met Wagner’, comes to Australia after having its world-premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival and winning the FIPRESCI Award for Best Greek Film at …
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Melbourne CBD home of Tsindos Greek restaurant to be auctioned off
Located in Melbourne’s Greek Precinct in the heart of the CBD, Tsindos Greek Restaurant has prided itself on providing friendly service and a warm family atmosphere with traditional Greek cuisine. …
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The connection between Zara and Zorba the Greek discussed in NY Times
Zara Communictations Director Jesus Echevarria told the NY Times that the name for Zara fashion stores was inspired by the 1964 film, ‘Zorba the Greek’. When Zara founder Amancio Ortega …
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Could gastronomic tourism be the boost Greece’s economy needs?
Dimitris Palaiogiannis has an aim to educate people around the world that authentic Greek gastronomy goes well beyond the humble souvlaki, moussaka and horiatiki salata. While this may seem fairly …