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Rebetika lovers of Victoria invite you to their weekly jam sessions
“All the rebetes of the world love me…those who do not know me, will know me now,” sang Markos Vamvakaris. In his autobiography, the ‘patriarch’ of rebetika recalls writing the …
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Greek youth groups look to 2021, after keeping spirits high in 2020
For years young Greek-Australians have sought ways to engage in their culture and learn about the origins of their ancestors. Last year’s lockdowns brought many Greek youth groups to a standstill, …
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State-by-state guide to the Pfizer jab
Thousands of doctors, nurses, cops and nursing home and quarantine workers are among the first to get the Pfizer vaccine this week. Rhonda Stuart, the head of infection control at …
Saving face: Why Facebook blocked Australian media but not Neos Kosmos
One can do naught else but praise Social Media god Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan for posting a selfie from the Acropolis a few years ago, which they …
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Could you be the owner of an ancestral property in Greece which has been long forgotten?
Greeks living outside of the country often contact attorneys or relatives in Greece to find out the actual, legal and tax status of real estate properties, which they have neglected …
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The Greek-Australian who opened the door to trade with post-war China
It started with an open letter to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce. Melbourne businessman Anthony Voyage (born Andonis Voyatzis) wanted to trade with China but he could find no contacts …
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Australian petrol king Nick Andrianakos’ journey from a little village in Tripolis to success Down Under
Greek migrant Nick Andrianakos is not only one of the most successful businessmen in Australia, he is also one of the few great Greek men who continue to make us …
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Celebrating this year’s first baptism at Melbourne’s oldest Greek Orthodox church
Smiles filled the pews of The Annunciation of Our Lady on Saturday 20 February as the first baptism of the year was performed by Father Antonios. Parents Maurizio Manzi and Kostandina …
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Greek tourism body set to launch long-term promotion plan
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is set to provide a three-year plan by the end of March that will promote Greece abroad. The GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Frangakis told …
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National Theatre of Greece Director arrested and charged with rape
Dimitris Lignadis, a famous stage actor and director and until recently artistic director of the National Theatre of Greece has been arrested. Following many alleged victims coming forward, Lignadis, 56, …