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Mates, snakes and the complexities of Greek Australian friendships

In many Greek Australian households, children grew up hearing cautionary phrases like “View today’s friends like tomorrow’s enemies.”

Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’ with zeibekiko at St Kilda’s Theatre Works

What I wasn’t expecting during a performance of Blood Wedding was Manos Loizos’ iconic zeibekiko of Evdokia, a powerful, brooding solo dance.

‘I do not forget’: Melbourne Cypriots mark 51 years since invasion with unity and resolve

On Sunday, July 20, Melbourne’s Cypriot community gathered in solemn remembrance, marking 51 years since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

‘You never get over it’: A childhood shattered by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

On a warm July morning in 1974, 10-year-old Anastasia Di Loreto (née Karatzia) was jolted awake by the sound of bombs falling on Kyrenia.

Melbourne’s Greek community pays emotional tribute to the ‘Pontian Eagle’ Peter Jasonides

On a cold Friday night, a full hall at Alphington Grammar’s Lyceum brought warmth to those gathered to honour the life of Peter Jasonides.

Meet the Greek Australian doctor fighting to save Indigenous children’s lives

Professor Jonathan Carapetis, renowned paediatrician and infectious disease expert, hopes to close the health gap for Indigenous children.

Victoria Floratos crafts beauty from fragile shells and migrant histories

In a Richmond studio, surrounded by tubs of meticulously washed eggshells, Victoria Floratos is piecing together more than just artworks.

Power, progress and probing questions at the Greek Community of Melbourne’s AGM

A growing membership, major wins and a healthy dose of dialogue marked the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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From souvlaki to stories: Pipeworks Market transforms for Greek Festival

Sizzling souvlaki aromas mingled with the sounds of lively Greek music for the Greek Festival at Pipeworks Market in Thomastown, Victoria.

From village boy to global leader: Patriarch Bartholomew inspires Melbourne’s Imbrians

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit was a significant event for the Melbourne-based Imbrian community.

Empty pews and legal woes: Allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at St Albans

We take a look at the allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at the Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans Agia Paraskevi.

Greek and gay Down Under: Speaking to the diaspora’s queer community

As the world celebrates Pride Month, the Greek Australian community finds itself reflecting on its own journey.

Athens unmasked: Toss out Tripadvisor’s tips to find the real city

To truly discover the soul of Athens, Greece, it’s crucial to venture beyond the well-trodden paths and tourist hotspots.

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The saints among us

Canonisation of St Dimitrios Gagastathis reminds us that holiness is not confined to monasteries. It flourishes in families and everyday life

Cyprus: Historical and political responsibilities of a national tragedy (Part 1)

The Greek national and nationalist consciousness regarding Cyprus was expressed in various forms and underwent several phases.

Cyprus: The paradox of tolerance and impunity for Turkey

The lack of a unified, systematic and practical strategy on the part of Greece has led the Cyprus crisis into national disarray.