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Vital Hasson, the Jew who worked for the Nazis, hunted down refugees and tore apart families in WWII Greece
I learned a lesson when conducting research for my recently published book, Family Papers: a Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century. I had discovered the story of a young Jewish …
Sport –
Boutsianis to play in star-studded #FootballForFires match
Former South Melbourne FC player, Con Boutsianis will join a star-studded cast of former internationals from 15 nations for a bushfire relief benefit match on 23 May at Sydney’s ANZ …
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Sydney travel wholesaler folds under a $35.1 million debt burden
Last Thursday, the first creditors’ meeting was held and the administrator, Morgan Kelly from KPMG, reported that $35.1 million was owed by travel wholesaler Excite Holidays to its creditors. He …
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George Zongolopoulos – the art of making space sculptures
A new exhibition titled George Zongolopoulos: Familiar projects, sculptures from his home and studio is currently taking place at the Roma Gallery in collaboration with the George Zongolopoulos Foundation. Curated …
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Crystal clear waters in Greece with the help of an Australian invention
An innovative Australian invention that tackles marine pollution is being tested at the moment in the waters of the Aegean Sea. The floating Seabin, which was invented by two Australian …
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Fotis Dulos attempts suicide a week after being charged for missing wife’s murder
Greek American businessman, Fotis Dulos, who is on trial for the murder of his estranged wife has attempted suicide, according to his attorney Norm Pattis. Announced on Tuesday, Mr Pattis …
Features –
She thought she was an only child; a DNA test proved otherwise
For months the DNA test sat in the cupboard. Every time her mind would wander to the test, she would be deterred by the mounting overwhelm: What would she discover …
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“Suspect” criticism levelled at Archbishop Makarios for honouring senator
Senator Andrew Bragg has the rare distinction of being the first non-Greek and non-Orthodox person to receive the highest honour that the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia can bestow. But …
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The Australia Day that ‘The Age’ came to see the Greeks party at Sorrento
Memories are a curious thing. You don’t know what you remember until your memory is jolted. Like by the old faded colour photograph Neos Kosmos printed last week of Greeks …
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Renowned Greek actor George Kotanidis dies, aged 74
Well-known actor, George Kotanidis passed away on Tuesday. According to reports, the 74-year-old had undergone surgery recently, and died in intensive care. The late talent was born in Thessaloniki in 1945, …