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BRIEFS: Catch up on news from the week that was
Designer’s death Sophia Kokosalaki, famous for her elegant, Ancient Greece-inspired designs died on Sunday at the age of 47, not long after being diagnosed with cancer. Her unique clothes had …
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Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne celebrate their heritage with cooking workshop
Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne – Apostolos Andreas (GCYM) hosted one of their signature cooking workshops this month. Taking place on 5 October in Sunshine West, the event saw people …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 18 October onward
NATIONAL DELPHI BANK 26TH GREEK FILM FESTIVAL The Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival (GFF) is now on for the 26th year with an exciting program, featuring 15 features, three engaging …
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New US tax hike on European speciality products excludes Greek olives
Producers of speciality agricultural products in Europe are due to face a tax increase by the United States on Friday, 18 October. Approved by the World Trade Organisation, the decision …
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Melburnian Greek spearheaded initiative leading to Queen Elizabeth’s statement on Parthenon Marbles
A few days ago, Athens-based newspaper Ta Nea circulated the first widely known documented reaction by Queen Elizabeth on the appeal for the Parthenon Marbles reunification, in response to a …
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Large Greek flag constructed on Greek island of Oinousses, sending strong message to Turkey
A large Greek flag has been constructed on the Aegean island of Oinousses in a bid to send a strong message to neighbouring Turkey against continued provocations. The most recent …
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Greek breeze blows through Bondi with Danai’s sculptures by the sea
Award-winning Greek artist Danai Nikolaidi-Kotsaki will be taking part in the world’s largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition. Held in Sydney to signal the beginning of summer, the Sculpture by …
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Misogyny is a Greek word too: Greece performs badly in the Gender Equality Index 2019
Sexism and misogyny are rooted in ancient Athens where women were once viewed as possessions of men and did not enjoy citizenship rights because of their gender. Despite being the …
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Bella Hadid is the most beautiful woman on earth – according to the Ancient Greeks
Supermodel Bella Hadid, 23, is the most beautiful woman on earth, according to the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi – the measure of perfection used by the ancient Greeks. …
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Be excellent: how ancient virtues can guide our responses to the climate crisis
As world chiefs and youth leaders gather in New York at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, many of us as individuals may have felt powerless and overwhelmed. Making big …