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Turkey opposes to Greece’s mufti retirement status
Turkish Foreign Ministry’s Hami Aksoy is pushing Greece to “re-examine” a provision voted by Parliament that expects Muslim religious leaders (muftis) to retire at age of 67. The muftis have …
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Protocycladic archaeological discovery on Kythnos island sheds light on era
A huge habitation on Kythnos island has been uncovered allowing archaeologists to obtain valuable information on Greece’s history stretching from the Protocycladic era until the 7th-8th century AD. The site …
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A series of unfortunate attempts to win the Grand Finals
Last weekend’s Grand Finals saw most of the play-offs in the National Premier Leagues around Australia come to a close. Olympic F.C. in Queensland and Canberra Olympic in the Capital were …
Dialogue –
‘Orientalising’ Greece in the international press and how we are missing the coming threat
Since I started covering Greece from the ground in autumn 2014, the country’s image in the international media has gone through several phases. While a worthwhile task that perhaps should …
Life –
Seeing the world through a bat’s eyes
If you visit the Force of Nature exhibition, opening today at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, you can’t miss Laki Sideris’ work. Titled Sonar Sight, it is a gigantic photo …
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No filter: The naked truth of Australian politics exposed in Mick Tsikas’ photos
The coincidence was inspiring. While organising an interview with one of the most prolific photojournalists of our times, the Greek Australian Walkley winner, Mick Tsikas of the Australian Associated Press, …
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The bra design shaking up the lingerie industry
Being a woman comes with its challenges; gender inequality across various sectors, periods, pregnancy, and even breasts. According to reports, it is estimated almost 80 per cent of women around …
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The most extensive, comprehensive anthology of Modern Greek poetry in English
Greek Canadian, Manolis Aligizakis is a poet of considerable lyrical achievements. Born in Crete, he emigrated to Vancouver in 1973 where he worked in various fields as an iron worker, …
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Parramatta celebrates in ‘Greek’ style
On Sunday the Parish-Community of Agios Ioannis in Parramatta held their Let’s Go Greek Festival. The event was held in the Parramatta building complex, inside of which the current temple …
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Greece releases Turkish servicemen arrested for illegally crossing border
Two Turkish soldiers arrested for entering Greece illegally on Sunday have been released from custody, reports The Associated Press (AP). Following their release, the Turkish army issued an official statement …