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Semaphore Greek Festival returns to South Australia in January 2024

Mark your calendars for a weekend of joy and culture as the Semaphore Greek Festival returns with its cheerful theme, "Semaphore Smiles" (#sema4smiles). This...

New discovery reveals ancient Iraqis probably worshipped Alexander the Great

Surrounding a 4,000-year-old Iraqi temple, the discovery of coins and temple offerings have suggested that Alexander the Great was worshipped as a divine figure. British...

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘Maria Callas: A Concert in Hologram’

Tradition and technology will create operatic alchemy on Thursday, December 7, when the European Union (EU) presents Maria Callas - one of the greatest...

Performances of ‘Lumbago’ by the Hellenic Art Theatre are a hit in Sydney

By George Tserdanis. We went several months without enjoying a Hellenic Art Theatre performance in Sydney and the deprivation was finally compensated with the premiere...

Greek Australian poet Luka Lesson to headline popular Sydney poetry slam

One of Australia’s most renowned poets, rappers and educators of Greek culture and history, Luka Lesson will headline the National Youth Poetry Slam at...

Logos, Issue 36, passes the baton to the younger generation of writers

By Mary Sinanidis. The periodical Logos was first created by the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia (HWAA) in 1992. Now in its 36th issue, the...

NSW government recognise Ioannis and Antonios Notaras with Blue Plaque

Ioannis (Jack) Notaras and Antonios (Tony) Notaras have been listed amongst the NSW government’s 14 new Blue Plaque recipients.  The Greek immigrant businessmen from Grafton...

Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returns to Sydney better than ever

The Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returned bigger and better than ever to the Sydney Inner West suburb of Stanmore on Sunday, November 19. The...

Dimitria Festival in South Australia: A nostalgic journey to the ancient past

Photos and report by Martina Simos. There was one event that was highly regarded in the ‘Golden Age’ of Thessaloniki in the 14th century. It...

Athens Polytechnic Uprising: 50th anniversary marked in NSW and Victoria

Greek communities in New South Wales and Victoria gathered at events over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising. New...

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