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‘Hydra’, a play about the Greek island’s bohemian side
During the 50’s and 60’s Hydra’s turquoise-blue ocean water had a magnetic effect on bohemians, artists, writers and musicians such as Leonard Cohen. Also seduced were Australian writers and authors …
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The Hormone Revolutionist breaks silence on women’s health in new book
With gender equality at the centre of socio-political debate and change, among the topics being discussed is women’s health. Doctor of Chinese medicine and founder of The Pagoda Tree, Natalie …
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Greek Culture Minister responds to British Museum director’s comments
Following the provocative comments by British Museum director Hartwig Fischer ruling out the return of the Parthenon Marbles after the Greek government demanded open negotiations on the issue, Greece’s Culture …
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Charaktis’ journey from player to FIFA referee
There’s little doubt that 25-year-old Melbourne-based football referee Joanna Charaktis is in it for the long haul. Her recently acquired FIFA badge, which she now wears on her uniform, not …
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Bishop Amvrosios found guilty of abusing office and hate speech
Bishop Amvrosios, the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Kalavryta and Aigialeia in the southern Peloponnese, is known for his outspoken views on a number of issues. His extreme statements on homosexuality …
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Mikis Theodorakis dubs Greek government “blind tool of NATO”
Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis dubbed the Greek government “a blind tool of NATO” following the ratification of the Prespes Agreement. In an article published in Greece’s daily newspaper Ta Nea, …
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Onassis villa at Lagonisi selling for 15 million euros
The seaside mansion, formerly owned by the family of tycoon Aristotle Onassis, is up for sale for 15 million euros. Located at Lagonisi, south-east of Athens and north-west of Cape …
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Athens nominated for title of Best European Destination
Athens has once again been nominated for the title of Best European Destination for 2019. The competition, organised by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) group, aims to promote culture …
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Katerina Stefanidi comes second at Boston Indoor Grand Prix Athletics
Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi won second place for Greece at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix Athletics competition on Saturday. The meet is the first of six comps in …
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Lonely at the school gate: Greek students challenged when they leave one country to attend school system of another
Christos Skarakis, Felicia Thanopoulos, Konstantinos Koumertas, Stavroula Lambropoulou, Iris Michaelidis, Yiota Pavlidis and Dimitris Diplos are a group of young Greeks, aged 16-18 years old. They found themselves in Australia …