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Dialogue –
Aphrodite: Sea goddess of the ancient Greeks
Aphrodite is today best-known as the ‘goddess of love,’ but among the ancient Greeks she was also important in maritime religion, trade and travel.
Roller-coaster Rafter ride
Last week, Australian televisions were exposed to the new Packed to the Rafters line-up and if the die-hard fans thought it was hard, the close-knit cast found it even harder.
Life –
The milk bar, a Greek story
The Greek influence over the development of milk bars is a place in history were Greek Australians really made a difference.
Features –
Goodbye to Smith Street
Tony Apidopoulos created a business in Melbourne that became a much loved landmark. But the last days of Tony the Tailor reveal more than meets the eye.
Life –
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011
September signals the end to another dull and cold winter and the start of a downhill run to the end of the year; it’s the final quarter and it’s full of energy.
News –
Retail trade down 11.4 per cent
The volume of retail trade in Greece fell 11.4 per cent in June against the same month in 2010.
News –
Escape tunnel at Greek prison
Officials at Greece’s largest prison say they have prevented an escape by discovering a 10-metre-long tunnel dug by an alleged murderer and two other inmates awaiting trial.
News –
Record tourist numbers this year
The number of foreign visitors to Greece is expected to reach an unprecedented 16.5 million this year.
News –
Cypriot investment in Greece on the slide
Cypriot investment in Greece is on the decline, and not just in regard to direct investments, but also to repatriated profits from subsidiaries of Greek companies on Cyprus.
News –
Monastery to be moved uphill
A 12th century monastery in the northern prefecture of Grevena, which is to be literally carried to the top of a hill to make way for an artificial lake, was on Monday shuffled abo