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Immigrants are not welcome worldwide, and Greece tops the list
At a time when international mobility is hitting record highs, few countries around the world have stated that they want more immigration. The Pew Research Centre, a non-partisan fact tank, surveyed …
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Sydney beats to the tune of the 37th Greek Festival
The growth of the Greek Festival of Sydney over the last 37 years is linked to the evolution of the Greek community of NSW in recent years. One of the …
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The Gut Detective on how dis-ease can lead to disease
Reading through the musings of ancient Greek philosophers about the human condition, it’s no wonder their legacy has endured the ages. For instance when Hippocrates declared ‘Let food be thy …
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Singer Wendy Rule reminds us of the universality of ancient Greek myth
“Earthy, lyrical, musical and exotic” these are just some of the adjectives, Australian songstress Wendy Rule jotted down in her journal to describe the Greek language on her first visit …
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First Person: Volunteer at the Greek Festival for a “unique and fun experience”
Growing up I’d pass through the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival in awe of the magnitude of the celebration; the vibrant atmosphere, delicious smelling food, and large crowds of people from …
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Possible translations of quintessential Greek words that can never be fully explained
The Ancient Greeks were the first Europeans to use an alphabet system and, by doing so, created a steady word base for other Western languages to borrow from. The language …
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Ode to the Greek language in Australian Parliament [VIDEO]
“The Greek language is the Queen of all languages.” These are the words that federal MP Steve Georganas used during his speech on the importance of the Greek language last …
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Norwegian Air announces Athens-New York flights for $159
Norwegian Air’s new summer deals are very cheap with tickets starting at $159 for a one-way flight from Athens International Airport to the John F. Kennedy International Airport. The low …
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It’s carnival time in Greece – let the capers begin
Carnival (apokries) revelry kicked off in Greece on 17 February with fascinating traditions being revived around Greece. There’s everything from colourful parades and masquerades to fertility rites that allude to …
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AEK gets silverware: Greek team beats Flamengo to become 2019 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion [VIDEO]
Greek team AEK defeated their hosts, Flamengo, at Rio de Janeiro with a score of 86-70 becoming the 2019 FIBA Intercontinental Cup champions. The tournament’s final was on Sunday when …