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There are ways for Greek Australians to “travel” to Greece
A normal July would see many Greek Australians heading to the islands and villages of their heritage. Now, we just have photo albums to sift through, rekindling summer memories, feeling …
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Six Greek teams in the FFA Cup Round of 32
The FFA Cup fixtures were drawn on Thursday evening, but this year the Round of 32 will be looking a little different. For the first time, the FFA Cup has …
Stand Up for Cyprus – a vigil to remember a divided island
Cyprus, a Mediterranean island nation, has been divided for the last forty-seven years with 37 per cent of the land occupied by foreign troops. Turkey has partitioned the island, separating …
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13 years and counting: Q&A with Sydney Olympic’s Jason Madonis
Loyalty is at the heart of Sydney Olympic FC defender Jason Madonis’ football career. From the age of 13, Madonis has been battling it out on the pitch for Sydney’s …
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“The stories of Dimitri and Alexia”: Teaching Greek with a bedtime story
There will always be ongoing conversations on how members of the Greek community in Australia can keep the Greek language alive. Of course, one of the best ways to get …
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“Greece, how we miss you!” say Greek Australians, remembering their last summer trip to the homeland
The dream of going back to Greece this summer is fading away as holidays of Greece during times past are flooding back. Many Greek Australians are reminiscing about the good …
Campaign by the Australian Hellenic Council for treaties to be respected
The Australian Hellenic Council has recently embarked on a campaign to alert the Commonwealth Government and its agencies, including government-funded media on the continuing provocative attitudes of the North Macedonian …
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“Greece Has Got Talent” – and so has the diaspora
Greek reality TV show ‘Ellada Eheis Talento’ (Greece’s Got Talent) is a Greek reality television series which is part of the Got Talent multinational franchise. It premiered in Greece for …
Sky is the limit for koulouri franchise set to open in Australia
The Thessaloniki koulouri is an iconic Greek treat, not just for the city of Thessaloniki but the whole of Greece. Trays of koulouri are sold on street corners by fast-disappearing …
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Cretan olive oil gets protection status for the origin of its product
Greece’s Agricultural Development and Food Ministry approved the registration of the name “Crete” as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), a designation for the geographical origin of its olive oil. The …