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Pharmaceutical gaps and policy fixes: Dr Aris Angelis on Greece’s medicine supply struggles

A major reason for medicine shortages in Greek pharmacies appears to be the low pricing of prescribed medicines.

Apostolis Panigirakis: Meet the Cretan tour guide keeping the ANZAC spirit alive

Apostolis Panigirakis, 31 years old, is a professional historian and licensed tour guide accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism.

The Greek passport (for Aussies) debacle: Part Two

The procurement of a Greek passport for Greek Australians is, finally, on its way to becoming more efficient.

Comic author Peter Barber and his Greek Orthodox Easter ‘adventures’

Award-winning British author Peter Barber writes books about… Greece. So far, he has published five books about his second, or first, home!

Faith, food and culture: Orthodox Easter through the eyes of a priest’s daughter

45-year-old Katherine, married with two daughters, lives in a village in Greece near the Peloponnese's Kiato where she also met her husband.

The Greek passport (for Aussies) debacle: Part One

For quite a while now, I've been hearing complaints from Greek Australians about long delays in obtaining a Greek passport.

The overlooked role of Asia Minor Greeks in the 1821 Revolution

Though the Greek Revolution of 1821 succeeded in mainland Greece, things in Asia Minor were a lot tougher.

Greek and Australian re-enactment groups: A historical point of unity

'Adult dress-up groups' was what I thought of the mainly medieval costumed people I had come across now and then.

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Maria and Arthur: A second generation Greek Australian love story

Maria, Arthur and I grew up together in a working-class, inner-city suburb of Melbourne. This was in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Meet three ladies who dared to leave Down-Under for Greek island bliss

Christine Murfitt-Varzakakos lives in Aegina, Greece with her husband George, a native of the island who she married in 2019.

Christiana Aloneftis: Reflecting on her role in the upcoming ‘Maria’ Callas film

A Greek-Cypriot Australian, born and bred in Melbourne, Christiana Aloneftis is in the early stage of her international artistic career.

Mykonos shop owner reflects on Australia, Greece and crystals

Greek Australian, Apostolos Triantafyllou, 56, has been living in Mykonos for over 30 years now, and running his jewellery store 'Amethyst'.

Stella Boyages: Fighting for women’s rights in the context of human rights and peace

Greek Australian Stella Boyages is a lawyer with vast experience on a local and international level pertaining to women's rights.

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Has the rising cost of living changed the way Greeks celebrate milestones?

This year, my cousins Stan and Priya Veloutsos invited me to their home to ask me if I would consider christening their little girl, Eleni.

International forum marks Greek Genocide commemoration

The Greek-American organisation, the Eastern Mediterranean Business and Cultural Alliance (EMBCA), held its third Forum on the Greek Genocide

Village mentality: What Greek and Indian traditions teach us about caring for the elderly

An exploration of how cultures like Greek and Indian traditions honour and care for their elderly with respect, connection, and community.