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Mitch Georgiades shines for Port Adelaide as the Greek helps Power reach top-four

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Mitch Georgiades shines for Port Adelaide as the Greek helps Power reach top-four

Greek Australian Mitch Georgiades played a critical role in Port Adelaide’s dominating win against Carlton on Saturday, combining for three goals and being named by AFL.com.au as one of the best performing players in the match.

This was the first time Port Adelaide played at the MCG in 637 days, and their 28-point victory over Carlton showed their ruthlessness and determination to defeat Carlton at their home field.

The Power were helped strongly by forwards Robbie Gray and Mitch Georgiades, who bagged three goals apiece. Georgiades was found in the air for most of the match, landing crucial marks and kicking three goals from 15 disposals.

One of his best games for the Power, the Greek Australian was praised by Melbourne champion Garry Lyon for his great score involvements, as well as hits points on the board.

“He takes his opportunities … it’s a really good body of work for a second key forward,” Lyon said on Fox Footy.

“As important for me is he‘s playing on Liam Jones, who’s been in absolutely incredible form as a defender. Liam Jones has had two possessions.

“He‘s been having 15 and 13 intercepts over the last couple of weeks; he’s got his hands full with Georgiades, which speaks to me of a player who’s moving really well, who’s moving his defender around, he’s not static or an easy target.

“That‘s a pretty exciting prospect for Port.”

From the midfield, Ollie Wines led all comers with 32 disposals, while Sam Walsh (29 disposals, eight clearances) battled hard to keep the Power in front.

Carlton’s problems were compounded when key defender Jacob Weitering was forced off for an extended period in the third term with a head knock, allowing Georgiades and Dixon to continue having their way with an outgunned Blues backline.

Weitering eventually returned, but four straight Port Adelaide goals to finish the third quarter had put Carlton out of touch.

Robbie Gray came out in a blistering heat in the first half at the MCG, with his fire unable to be extinguished. The most influential player on the field, Gray finished with three goals from 16 disposals on another impactful night.

Port Adelaide’s win saw them re-enter the top-four of the competition.

Study reveals up to 50 percent of men in Greece experience sleep apnea

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Study reveals up to 50 percent of men in Greece experience sleep apnea

A study conducted in 2019 has revealed that one in two men and one in five women in Greece are believed to have sleep apnea syndrome, with that number expected to increase in the next 30 years.

According to Health Direct Australia, sleep apnea occurs when a person’s throat is partly or completely blocked while they are asleep, causing them to stop breathing. Their breathing can stop for anywhere between a few and 90 seconds, and they wake briefly. The sufferer is often unaware of it happening, but will wake feeling tired.

Constantin Soldatos, professor of psychiatry and honorary president of the Hellenic Sleep Research Society, and Anastasia Amfilochiou, pulmonologist and director of the Sleep Study Unit at the Sismanogleio Hospital in Athens, presented on Wednesday an online lecture showing relevant data on the commonness of sleep apnea in Greece.

The lecture, presented by the American College of Greece and titled “Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Clinical Entity Underestimated and Underdiagnosed,” pointed to evidence from a 2008 epidemiological study in Greece, which showed that up to 7% of men and up to 5% of women suffered from this syndrome.

The professor and pulmonologist also pointed to a study conducted more recently in 2019, which showed more alarming percentages of 50% for men and 18% and women. The syndrome was described as reaching a “pandemic” by 2050 in men aged 40 to 60 from Amfilochiou, who said it is related to an increase in obesity, but also other factors. 

Sleep apnoea can affect anyone, but is more common in people who are middle aged or older, who snore, who are above a healthy weight and who have sleep apnoea in the family. Evidence shows that people with untreated moderate to severe sleep apnoea are more likely to have high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease.

British royal family lays Prince Phillip to rest at funeral

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British royal family lays Prince Phillip to rest at funeral

Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons William and Harry the chance to talk in public for the first time since claims of racism threw the family into crisis.

Elizabeth, dressed in black and in a white trimmed black face mask, stood alone, head bowed as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel in a service attended by senior royals including heir Prince Charles.

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Prince Harry, who flew from the United States to attend the funeral, walked and talked with his brother William and wife Kate at the end of the service – the first time they have spoken in public since Harry and his wife Meghan gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey last month.

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That crisis came as Philip lay in hospital. Officially known as the Duke of Edinburgh, Philip died aged 99 on April 9.

“We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our Queen, by his service to the Nation and the Commonwealth, by his courage, fortitude and faith,” Dean of Windsor David Conner said.

Philip, who married Elizabeth in 1947, helped the young queen adapt the monarchy to the changing times of the post-World War Two era as the loss of empire and the decline of deference challenged the world’s most prominent royal family.

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In 1997, the queen described Philip as her “strength and stay” over their decades of marriage. Now 94, she has reigned for 69 years.

Family members were not dressed in military uniform, in a break with tradition, instead donning morning coats with medals or day dresses.

Her husband’s coffin was borne to the chapel on a bespoke Land Rover Defender TD 130 in military green that Philip himself helped to design, as a minute gun fired eight times.

Duke of Edinburgh funeral. Queen Elizabeth II during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Saturday April 17, 2021. Yui Mok/PA Wire (Press Association via AP Images)

His naval cap and sword lay on top of the coffin, which was covered with the Duke of Edinburgh’s personal standard featuring the Danish coat of arms, the Greek cross, Edinburgh Castle and the stripes of the Mountbatten family.

There were just 30 mourners inside the chapel because of continuing coronavirus restrictions in Britain. As the service began, Prime Minister Boris Johnson observed a minute’s silence, along with millions of Britons.

People around Britain paid their respects, including at Piccadilly Circus, London.

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Semi-final victory sees Stefanos Tsitsipas set eyes on first ATP Masters 1000 title

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Semi-final victory sees Stefanos Tsitsipas set eyes on first ATP Masters 1000 title

Stefanos Tsitsipas has defeated Englishman Dan Evans 6-2 6-1 in the semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Masters as the Greek prepares for his third career ATP Masters 1000 final.

At age 30, Dan Evans had a dream run in the Monte-Carlo Masters, defeating World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16. The British tennis player was unfortunately paired up with Tsitsipas, who continues his incredible form and is yet to drop a set in Monte Carlo.

Tsitsipas played pitch-perfect tennis off the ground, striking 21 winners to just 13 unforced errors and converted five of 11 break point opportunities, while allowing the Brit just one break of his own serve in the first set.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – APRIL 13: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates winning a game in his mens singles match against Aslan Karatsev of Russia during the second round on day three of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 13, 2021 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

“I think I found ways to play my best and I couldn’t even think of the score because it was really difficult to maintain that level of consistency,” said Tsitsipas after the match.

“…But I’m really pleased I managed to deal with all the difficult moments that presented themselves in the match.”

It was a battle of the backhands as Tsitsipas and Evans entered multiple standoffs in the match, with the most notable of these being a trio of service breaks in the opening set which saw Tsitsipas gain a 4-2 lead.

Dan Evans on his way to a straight-sets defeat against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photograph: Jean-François Badias/AP

While powerful shots forced the two to keep to their baseline, Tsitsipas came to the net on 17 occasions throughout the match, proving to be the difference in the second set. The Greek capitalised on Evans’ aggressive hits and sent a backhand volley to break for 3-1. From there, Tsitsipas went on to win the semi-final match.

To claim his first Masters 1000 title, Tsitsipas will need to defeat either Casper Ruud or Andrey Rublev in Sunday’s final, with the latter dethroning 11-time Monte Carlo winner Rafael Nadal on Friday.

“It’s great to be in the final of such prestigious, high-class event. I don’t know who I’ll get in the final, but either would definitely be a difficult opponent to face, and to fight for a title this week.”

Canberra author Peter Papathanasiou announces new book to be published in October

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Canberra author Peter Papathanasiou announces new book to be published in October

Peter Papathanasiou, author of the memoir ‘Little One’ which was greenlighted late last year to be adapted as a TV drama series, announced he will be releasing a new book, in October 2021. 

“It’s a crime novel. The detective is Greek Australian. It explores themes like culture, race and migration,” Papathanasiou revealed of his new book titled ‘The Stoning’ during an interview with Canberra’s ABC Book Club show on Thursday.

“Chris Hammer, another well-known crime story writer will be launching my book in late September in Sydney and it will then be published in October. It’s also been picked up by a publisher in the UK,” said Papathanasiou also revealing that the series might not be reaching the small screen until 2024-25 dur to covid restrictions.

About the author’s first book:

‘Little One’ is the story of Peter’s discovery that he was adopted. But it is not a stock-standard adoption story.

Peter was 24, and about to embark on a PhD in genetics at the Australian National University when his mum Elizabeth sat him down and revealed an extraordinary secret that she and her husband Bill had been keeping from Peter all his life: they weren’t his parents at all, and were actually his aunt and uncle.

As it turned out, Elizabeth’s brother Savvas and his wife Anna, who lived in a small town in northern Greece, had given Peter to Elizabeth and Bill when he was just a baby in 1974—a gift because the couple were unable to conceive, which was a huge sorrow (and shame) for them among both Australia’s Greek community and their own family.

Peter began the book in 2008, with the writing process taking four years. After a few major revisions the book was published by Allen & Unwin in 2019.

Only a year later, it was green-lighted for development funding by Screen Canberra as a major TV drama series adaptation and was picked up by award-winning Greek Australian film and television director and producer Peter Andrikidis.

“The story also has a strong Canberra flavour,” said the author.

“There’s a whole history that hasn’t really been explored about how Canberra was built and grew up, and the role that migrants had after WWII in building the city.”

Pfizer’s Greek CEO, Albert Bourla, says third Covid vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months

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Pfizer’s Greek CEO, Albert Bourla, says third Covid vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months

The head of Pfizer has said that people will “likely” need a third dose of his company’s COVID-19 shot within six to 12 months of vaccination, while defending the relatively higher cost of the jab.

CEO Albert Bourla also said annual vaccinations against the coronavirus may well be required.

“We need to see what would be the sequence, and for how often we need to do that, that remains to be seen,” Bourla told broadcaster CNBC in an interview aired on Thursday.

“A likely scenario is that there will be likely a need for a third dose, somewhere between six and 12 months and then from there, there will be an annual revaccination, but all of that needs to be confirmed,” he said, adding that variants will play a “key role”.

“It is extremely important to suppress the pool of people that can be susceptible to the virus.”

Researchers currently do not know how long vaccines provide protection against the coronavirus.

Earlier this month, Pfizer published a study that said its jab is more than 91-percent effective at protecting against the coronavirus and more than 95-percent effective against severe cases of COVID-19 up to six months after the second dose.

But researchers say more data is needed to determine whether protection lasts after six months.

In Australia, the Pfizer vaccine is preferred over the AstraZeneca vaccine in adults aged less than 50 years following confirmation of a “rare but serious risk” of fatal blood clots.

‘The Music Space’ introduces bouzouki lessons as it returns for community open day

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‘The Music Space’ introduces bouzouki lessons as it returns for community open day

‘The Music Space’ music school in Ramsgate is reopening, following extensive renovations, with a vibrant, music filled open day on Sunday April 18th.

The music school was opened in Connells Point in May 2017 by Heidi (Spiliopoulos) Holt, later expanding to ‘The Music Space #2’ in Ramsgate in May 2018. According to their website, it’s creation came from a dream to help to “nurture that seed inside a person who has the desire to learn music and through nurture and teaching”.

Speaking to The Greek Herald, Heidi said the open day is intended to be a “celebration” for the renovations conducted this year.

“Also to just sort of say thank you to our existing families and to encourage them to bring family members and friends so they can celebrate with us,” Heidi said.

“We have students performing, some of our teachers performing…. there’ll be snacks and balloons and a couple of hours of fun.”

Heidi also expressed her excitement in introducing bouzouki classes, which will be led and instructed by Manolis Michalakis, who has written over 18 books about the method of teaching guitar and bouzouki.

“For me he is someone that can impart his life experience as well as technical skills,” Heidi said.

“So it’s not just about learning scales and everything, but it’s about getting deeper than that and understanding music in itself and cultivating a love for that.”

“I wanted to let families know in the area that bouzouki classes are starting next term. So if they want to do private lessons or group classes, it’s a great opportunity them to start.”

To RSVP for the open day, people can send an email to: teachme@themusicspace.com.au

Insight or Perspective: “Kids who grow up bilingual turn to be smarter”

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Insight or Perspective: “Kids who grow up bilingual turn to be smarter”

By Eleni Elefterias

New parents of pre-school aged children sometimes have the fear that their child will remain behind in English if they persevere with Greek at home.

Sometimes young children start school speaking only their community language and not English. They are slower to pick up English and some parents panic. 

This is not a problem. Remember one thing: English is the dominant language in Australia. Whether you want it or not your child will learn English and he or she will be stronger in that language than they ever will be in Greek unless you do something about it. 

A slower uptake of a second language does not mean that they kids will not be as good at school. Academic success may be important to you but little children deserve to be allowed to develop at their own pace. 

In the long run many studies have shown that bilingual children grow up to be smarter adults than monolingual children. They do better in tests and so from an academic perspective the best way to encourage your child to be smart is by starting them off with Greek.

You don’t have to send them to a Greek school if you don’t want to. Any activities that include another language are very good for the brain. 

 The Greek language is especially helpful to learn since it is the basis of all Western languages.

Learning Greek will help them understanding English, Spanish (which includes over 17,000 Greek words), Italian, French and many others including classical languages such as Latin which has also borrowed heavily from Ancient Greek.

Remember the Greek your children are learning is the same Greek that has evolved from ancient times. 

*Eleni Elefterias-Kostakidis is a teacher of Modern Greek and University lecturer. 

Read Eleni Elefterias’ column ‘Insight or Perspective’ in Greek, every Saturday in The Greek Herald’s print edition or get your subscription here.

Remembering Greek singer Dimitris Mitropanos

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Remembering Greek singer Dimitris Mitropanos

Dimitris Mitropanos (Δημήτρης Μητροπάνος) was a Greek singer. He was renowned for his mastery of Laïkó, a Greek music style.

Mitropanos lived in his native city of Trikala in northwest Thessaly until the age of 16, beginning his musical career in 1964.

He worked with some of the most renowned Greek composers, such as Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos, Giorgos Zabetas, Manos Hatzidakis, Marios Tokas, and Thanos Mikroutsikos.

From an early age, he worked during summers to assist his family financially. First as a waiter in his uncle’s restaurant and later at ribbon cutting wood. After the third grade of junior high, in 1964, he went to Athens to live with his uncle on Acharnon Street. Before finishing high school, he began working as a singer.

At that time, with some encouragement from Grigoris Bithikotsis, whom he met at a gathering at his uncle’s company at which he sang, Mitropanos visited EMI-Lambropoulos Bros. Ltd. (EMIAL S.A.)

It was then that Takis Lampropoulos introduced him το Giorgos Zampetas, with whom he would work alongside at “Ksimeromata.”

Mitropanos considered Giorgos Zampetas to be a great teacher and a second father to himself. As he once stated, ‘ Zambetas is the only man in music who helped me without expecting anything. With all my other colleagues, I got something and I gave something in return”.

In 1966, Mitropanos met Mikis Theodorakis and sang the Party songs “Romiosini “and” Axion Esti “in a series of concerts in Greece and Cyprus.

In 1967, Mitropanos recorded his first 7″ single “Thessaloniki.” This followed the recording of “Chameni Paschalia”, a song that was censored by the Greek military junta and thus never released.

In a long career in the Greek music industry, Dimitris Mitropanos collaborated with leading artists of the Laïko and Éntekhno music. Giorgos Zampetas, Mikis Theodorakis, Dimos Moutsis, Apostolos Kaldaras, Takis Mousafiris, Christos Nikolopoulos Yannis Spanos were composers with whom Mitropanos collaborated, building a career intertwined with the Laïko tradition, until the late 1980s.

On 17 April 2012, Mitropanos suffered a heart attack earlier that morning and died. He is survived by his two daughters and his wife, Venia.

Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the UAE, meet to shake narrative of Middle East

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Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the UAE, meet to shake narrative of Middle East

Cyprus, Greece, Israels and the UAE said they would seek to deepen their cooperation in fields ranging from energy to fighting COVID, saying budding ties could change the face of a region more synonymous with conflict.

“The evolving web of regional cooperation is creating a new narrative, one that is cracking the glass ceiling of the prevailing (one) of our neighbourhood as a region of turmoil, conflict and crisis,” said Cypriot Foreign Minister and host Nikos Christodoulides.

The UAE and fellow Gulf state Bahrain in September became the first Arab states in a quarter of a century to sign agreements to establish formal ties with Israel, forged largely through shared fears of Iran.

The so-called Abraham Accords are U.S.-brokered agreements which have ushered in public rapprochements between Israel and several Arab states.

Friday’s encounter on the east Mediterranean island was attended by Anwar Gargash, a former UAE foreign minister who worked on the historic normalisation of relations with Israel last year. He was there in his capacity as diplomatic advisor to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

Discussions in Cyprus, he said, focussed on ways to enhance joint action in facing the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, medical research and the distribution of vaccines, as well as energy security in the region.

“This meeting is one of the results of the changes that have taken place in the Middle East over the past year, thanks to a brave and bold decision by leaders,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.

He said the accords had created a ‘real opportunity’ to change the face of the Middle East.

“And if you don’t believe that, ask yourselves if you could have seen this picture only just a year ago,” he said, standing at a podium next to Gargash, against the backdrop of the calm seas of the east Mediterranean.

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