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Tsitsipas into Beijing Second Round after beating Dusan Lajovic

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Tsitsipas into Beijing Second Round after beating Dusan Lajovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a 0-2 deficit in the third set to beat Dusan Lajovic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours.

Lajovic was crowned this year’s Croatia Open Umag Champion.

Tsitsipas is currently sixth in the 2019 ATP Race To London.

21-year-old Tsitsipas is now 39-20 on the season that includes titles at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille and the Millennium Estoril Open.

He will now play Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, who was a 6-4, 7-6(3) victor over Guido Pella of Argentina in one hour and 42 minutes.

Greek academics come to UNSW to discuss EU migrant crisis, while PM tells UN “burden must be shared”

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Greek academics come to UNSW to discuss EU migrant crisis, while PM tells UN “burden must be shared”

UNSW will be hosting a seminar called ‘Seeking Refuge: lessons from Europe’s migration crisis’, on Monday (30 September), from 6pm-8pm, at UNSW’s Law Theatre G02.

The talk will focus on the European migration crisis; exploring the idea of the so-called “externalization” of migration control, its compatibility with the international law, its political sustainability as well as potential alternatives.

There will be two speakers from Greece, both academics who have studied in Greece and other countries across Europe.

Dimitris Christopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Political Science and History of Panteion University in Athens. He is also a writer and an activist. In 2016, he was elected President of the International Federation for Human Rights, and chaired the board of the Hellenic League for Human Rights from 2003-2011. Christopoulos studied law in Greece, political science in France, legal theory in Belgium and holds a French PhD in Public Law.

Kostis Karpozilos is a historian and the director of the Contemporary Social History Archives. He has a degree in Modern Greek Literature from the University of Thessaloniki, a Masters in Historical Research at the University of Sheffield and a PhD in History at the University of Crete. His thesis focused on diasporas in the United States and the trajectory of Greek-American radicalism in the 20th century.

Mitsotakis addresses migrant crisis to United Nations General Assembly

This seminar has aligned with Mitsotakis’ announcement to the UN on Friday, that Greece is “reaching the limit of our ability” when it comes to the migrant crisis.

The central message of his speech however focused on nations sharing the burden of migration and refugee flows, the burden of which Greece has had to handle alone throughout the migration movement of recent years, as the country at the EU borders and the forefront of refugee arrivals by sea. “We are one of the top four EU members in terms of migrant flows,” Mitsotakis noted, and “we have the highest per capita ratio of migrants in Europe.”

He said that Greece respected the human rights of migrants and refugees and would remain committed to them.

He reiterated his call “for comprehensive solutions and fair sharing of the burden.” As he pointed out, countries that enjoy the Schengen zone benefits cannot refuse to share the burden of migration, “a massive movement of fleeing people that Greece cannot bear alone.”

Mitsotakis expressed support for the EU-Turkey agreement, adding that Turkey needed to do much more and the EU needed to continue providing Turkey to deal with the thousands of refugees it was housing.

Speaking of relations with Middle Eastern countries and Turkey, Mitsotakis reiterated Greece’s commitment to good neighbourhood relations, and said Greece’s role as a pillar of stability was to “actively support peace and security in the region.” Good neighbourhood relations, however, need to include a full respect of international laws, including the Law of the Sea, and of international treaties.

In wrapping up his short address, Mitsotakis said that “we often criticise the UN, but it is the only bulwark we have, and the only beacon of hope” in resolving international conflicts.

To reserve your place at UNSW’s ‘Seeking Refuge’ seminar, get your FREE tickets HERE.

Opposition Leader ‘Albo’ visits Marrickville’s Danias Timber to address decrease in apprenticeships

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Opposition Leader ‘Albo’ visits Marrickville’s Danias Timber to address decrease in apprenticeships

Leader of the Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, visited Marrickville’s Danias Timber, this morning, with the intent to discuss the decrease in apprenticeships across Australia.

His arrival was supported by The Danias Timber team, who Albo made a conscious effort to meet and greet.

“Businesses like Danias Timber are doing the right thing. They’re a great example of the success of post-war migration, Greek Australians, who have set up a small business whose family have worked here across generations. They employ local people, and have skilled up many apprentices over the years,” he said.

“We have an apprenticeship that we run here, through the TAFE, but it’s just harder and harder to get apprentices, especially in our industry,” said George Danias, the owner of Danias Timber.

“It’s just not how it used to be.”

Albanese was shown around by the Danias family, who have run their Marrickville warehouse for over 40 years.

“We met today, workers who have been here, one for 37 years, the next bloke, at random, been here for 23 years,” said Albanese.

He was also given a machine demonstration by 18-year-old apprentice, Robbie.

“He comes here every day…learning skills so that he can make a contribution into the future for his family, but also so he can make a contribution to the nation, because we need skilled workers,” he said.

Albo’s visit to the local business of his electorate did not hide his intent to highlight his views on how the Liberal government has influenced a decrease in apprenticeships and manual labour jobs.

“When the current government came into office, there were 1418 apprentices here in Grayndler, in the inner-west of Sydney. Today, that figure is 746,” said Albo, who is also the MP for Grayndler.

“45% less apprentices in just the three terms that this government has occupied the government benches.”

The Opposition Leader noted that Australia-wide, apprentices have dropped by over 150,000.

“This government’s issued 500,000 temporary visas for overseas workers to come in and do jobs that we should be training Australians for,” he said.

Albanese highlighted Labor’s stance on apprenticeships, which included “proper workforce planning.”

“We took the proposal for Skills Australia to the election, making sure we identified what the jobs of the future are, and then training young Australians for them,” he said.

“Also retraining current workers for them as well, as the economy changes and workers are displaced. We can’t afford to discard people. This is a vital issue.”

When Albo was questioned about the changing nature of work that Australian youth are pursuing, moving toward tertiary-qualified jobs rather than manual labour, he responded that “lots of people would take up apprentices if they were offered.”

“There’s a whole lot of people being trained up as lawyers at the moment, who chances are won’t work in the law because of the changing nature that legal work is being conducted,” he said.

“What we need to do is match up what the jobs of the future will be, by giving people the skills to fill those jobs, so we don’t have to import 500,000 temporary workers from overseas.”

“Plumbing, bricklaying, electricians…are all earning good wages. They’re good jobs! They’re secure jobs!” said the Opposition Leader.

“When we talk about aspiration, that’s the aspiration that Australians have. A good job, a good income, to look after themselves and their family.”

“We’re not doing that at the moment, and part of the reason for that, has been the governments slashing of TAFE funding, the government’s approach to vocational education and training. It simply has not been good enough.”

Nick Kyrgios given suspended 16-week ban for meltdown following ATP investigation

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Nick Kyrgios given suspended 16-week ban for meltdown following ATP investigation

Nick Kyrgios has received a 16-week suspension and an additional U$25,000 (A$37,000) fine following an ATP investigation into his Cincinnati meltdown in August.

Kyrgios was fined a record $A167,000 when he smashed two racquets, argued with chair umpire Fergus Murphy and spat in the direction of the official after a loss to Karen Khachanov.

A long investigation has attempted to find middle ground with Kyrgios, a player popular with fans at tournaments around the world regardless of his ongoing indiscretions.

Watch Kyrgios have explosive meltdown back in August:

The 16-week ban and US$25,000 fine will be wiped after a six-month probationary period, provided Kyrgios receives “no further code violations that result in a fine for:

  • Verbal or physical abuse of officials, spectators or any other persons while on-court or on-site
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct based upon an act, such as spitting, directed towards an official, spectator or other person during or upon conclusion of the match
  • Visible obscenity directed towards an official

Kyrgios must also receive “continued support from a mental coach” during ATP events and additional support during the off-season from a behavioural management specialist.

Probation puts the onus on Kyrgios to behave, which has rarely happened during his career.

A separate investigation into Kyrgios’s “corruption” comments at the US Open cleared the Australian of any major offences.

Kyrgios will not have to pay if complies with conditions set out by the ATP for the next six months.

The ATP findings came just hours after Kyrgios announced he would miss the remainder of the Asian swing after aggravating a shoulder injury at the Zhuhai Championships.

The 24-year-old was knocked out by Italy’s Andreas Seppi 7-6(5) 6-1 in Zhuhai on Wednesday after an issue with his collarbone affected his service rhythm for the majority of the first-round match.

The world No.27 was scheduled to participate in the China Open and Shanghai Masters over the next weeks.

“Unfortunately a collarbone injury I sustained at Laver Cup has escalated and has forced me to pull out of the Asian swing, I’ll be heading back to Australia to rest and recover,” Kyrgios wrote on Twitter.

Kyrgios, who has claimed two ATP titles this season, said he would consider resting until the Davis Cup finals in Madrid in November.

Laver Cup 2019: Tsitsipas and Nadal beaten by Kyrgios and Sock

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Laver Cup 2019: Tsitsipas and Nadal beaten by Kyrgios and Sock

Nick Kyrgios and Jack Sock have kept Team World within reach after beating Rafa Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas in doubles match.

A pumped-up Kyrgios and Sock teamed up to overcome Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 10-6, to secure two crucial points and leave the overall score at 7-5 in favour of the Europeans.

The World pair took the first set but Nadal and Tsitsipas fought back to level in the second and final set, forcing the match to go to a match tiebreaker.

But Sock and Kyrgios reasserted their dominance and reduced Europe’s points advantage going into Sunday.

Earlier, Nadal defeated Raonic 6-3 7-6(1) and Federer maintained his 100% Laver Cup record against Kyrgios with a thrilling 6-7(5) 7-5 10-7 victory.

Nadal, who had helped Federer to victory over Kyrgios with some tactical pointers, was made to work hard by Raonic but he played the bigger points much better.

Playing in front of 17,000 fans in Geneva, home favourite Federer beat Kyrgios for the third time in as many editions of the competition to take Europe closer to the 13-point victory target ahead of the night session that features Rafa Nadal.

“The crowd could feel it, I could feel it. I needed to get some energy going but you can’t do that if you don’t play any good shots and Nick was playing very well. I was just trying to stay focused. If you can turn the momentum, the crowd gets back into it and I need some earplugs next time, it was just phenomenal” said Federer.

The third annual Laver Cup will be decided on Sunday by a doubles match and then three singles matches – each worth three points with 13 needed for overall victory.

Source: Eurosport

Nick Kyrgios is snubbed by Rafael Nadal as future tennis great

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Nick Kyrgios is snubbed by Rafael Nadal as future tennis great

Rafael Nadal has left Nick Kyrgios off his list of rising talents in tennis in the wake of his incredible 19th Grand Slam victory.

Nadal’s victory in the US Open final has further emphasised the gap between tennis’ top three and the best of the rest.

But the Spaniard had promising words for the NextGen coming through despite winning his fifth Grand Slam title since turning 30-years-old after a thrilling five-set victory over Russian Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows.

Following Medvedev’s rise to No. 4 in the world and pushing Nadal to the limit, the Spaniard was asked who could challenge for Grand Slams in the future.

The Spaniard conceded the NextGen haven’t yet usurped the ‘Big Three’ at the top of the tennis hierarchy, but they are fast approaching.

“Now here comes [Daniil] Medvedev, [Alexander] Zverev, [Karen] Khachanov, [Andrey] Rublev, Felix [Auger-Aliassime], [Matteo] Berrettini and [Denis] Shapovalov. That’s a formidable group and the overwhelming logic is that the next generation is already here,” Nadal said.

Nadal said following his recovery after the US Open the only competition marked down in his calendar thus far is the Laver Cup.

Nadal and Kyrgios history

Nadal and Kyrgios have a rocky history with the Aussie repeatedly calling the Spaniard out for his slow service games.

Nadal said Kyrgios “lacks respect for the public” after losing to him at Acapulco when the Aussie maverick pulled out a whole host of tricks during the match.

Kyrgios later hit back, calling Nadal “super salty” in a podcast in May.

Before their most recent match at Wimbledon, Kyrgios said when asked about their relationship: “Not sure that me and Rafa could go down to the Dog And Fox and have a beer together.”

The pair faced off this year at SW19 where Nadal won in a thrilling and highly-tense four-set epic.

Source: SNA

DELPHI BANK 26th Greek Film Festival Melbourne Program Announced

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DELPHI BANK 26th Greek Film Festival Melbourne Program Announced

Mark your calendars, it’s that time of year again!

The Delphi Bank 26th Greek Film Festival returns to Palace Cinemas with an injection of Greek culture, history and stories for twelve days, from 9 to 20 October. This year’s lineup will include 15 acclaimed and award-winning features, 3 fascinating documentaries and some interesting shorts.

“We are proud to offer a variety of entertaining and informative films from some of the most gifted Greek storytellers in the film industry, with something on offer for everyone” said Festival Co-Chairs Jim Bossinakis and Leonidas Vlahakis. “We hope you can join us for another highly anticipated and memorable festival- definitely one of the highlights of the Melbourne’s Greek social calendar.”

Back again, is the 10th Greek Australian Short Film Festival with a ‘BEST OF’ program as is the 9th Greek Student Film Festival (showcasing our future filmmakers) which will be on the last day of the Festival. Also, on offer this year will be a variety of Special Events including a Cypriot Contemporary Cinema double feature. Full program is now available, and tickets are on sale at www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

Opening and Closing Night

The Australian Premiere of 1968 from award winning Greek Director Tassos Boulmetis (A Touch of Spice, Mythopathy) will open the festival. The heartwarming docudrama is based on the true story about the epic 1968 basketball game between the underdog Greek team A.E.K and Slavia of Prague (Czechoslovakia).

Closing the Festival is the World Premiere of Alkinos Tsilimidos’ black comedy The Taverna which centers on one fateful night at a Greek restaurant in Melbourne and the dilemmas faced by the owner.

Features:

1968 (2018) – Tassos Boulmetis’ inspirational docu-drama is based on the true story about the epic 1968 basketball game between the underdog Greek team A.E.K and Slavia of Prague (Czechoslovakia), that united Greece during a time of political instability.

Aigaio SOS (2018) – Pierros Andrakakos delivers a military comedy masterpiece which shines a spotlight on the comical, yet serious incidents between the Greeks & the Turks that ultimately lead to a disaster with tsunamic ramifications.

Epiphany (2018) Starring Alex Dimitriades, this award-winning film shines a realistic light on a hard-working family living in a picturesque Greek sponge diving town in Tarpon Springs, Florida who struggle to maintain the cultural traditions of their past while striving for happiness in the present moment.

Her Job (2018) Nikos Labot’s debut feature is a confronting yet inspiring film based about a middle-aged woman’s subtle empowerment through employment, during the present day Greek financial crisis

Holy Boom (2018) Maria Lafi’s multi-award winning dramatic feature highlights the change in fortune for four strangers, who live in the same neighborhood when a random explosion occurs on Palm Sunday.

In this Land Nobody Knew how to Cry (2018) An off-beat, “dreamlike comedy” set on an imaginary small Greek island, whose inhabitants have established viable living alternatives based on historical traditions.

Love Me Not (2017) A dramatic-thriller that sheds light on the ramifications of a young migrant girl’s decision to become a surrogate for a wealthy couple.

Meltem (2018) Basile Doganis’ feature debut explores cultural identity and migrants in this funny, thought-provoking film about a young girl mourning the death of her mother while on holiday with her friends.

Pause (2018) Cypriot director Tonia Mishiali’s drama tells the story of an overworked and repressed Cypriot housewife who – once she hits menopause – dreams of violent rebellion against her sexist husband.

Perfect Strangers (2016) (no subtitles) Thodoris Atheridis’ film based on the Italian box office hit, skillfully tells the stories of seven friends who decide to play a dangerous game during a dinner party.

Perimenontas ti Nona (2019) (no subtitles) Veteran Director Nikos Zapatina gives human despair a facelift in this feel good, light-hearted comedy about the adventures of Hercules who travels to Naxos to see his gravely ill Godmother with his best friend.

The Bachelor 3 (2018) A distinctively Greek take on The Hangover franchise, The Bachelor 3 reunites the cast of the 2016 original for another adventure of madness and mayhem- only this time in Larissa.

The Bullet Within (2018) Cypriot Director Peter Charalambous delivers an emotive and timely true story set in present day (divided) Cyprus about 35 year old Andreas who buries his 27 year old father the day before his wedding.

The Favourite (2018) 2019 BAFTA winner and Oscar award nominated Greek Director Yorgos Lanthimos directs a scandalous period piece about two women vying for the affections of Queen Anne.

The Taverna (2019) Alkinos Tsilimidos’ highly anticipated black comedy about the dilemmas faced by a Greek restaurant owner in Melbourne makes its’ World Premiere at the Closing Night of Delphi Bank 26th Greek Film Festival.

Documentaries

Maria by Callas (2018) Tom Volf’s film is the first to tell the life story of the legendary Greek/American opera singer completely in her own words.

The Return (2017) Director Menelaos Karamaghiolis shines a spotlight on an age-old question; can theatre become an educational and rehabilitation medium for underage inmates who have no chance of escaping disobedience?

When Tomatoes Met Wagner (2019) Marianna Economou’s delivers a touching documentary about a community trying to survive austerity and revive commerce in their tiny Greek village, by marketing their organic tomato goods as trendy delicacies.

Short:

Utopia (2019) Kostas Nikas film highlights the reality of a society where citizens police each other with their mobile phones and where there is more freedom inside prison rather than outside it.

DELPHI BANK 26TH GREEK FILM FESTIVAL DETAILS:

WHAT: The Delphi Bank 26th Greek Film Festival- Melbourne

WHEN: Wednesday 9 – Sunday 20 October 2019

WHERE: The Astor Theatre and Palace Cinema Como

WEBSITE: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GreekFilmFestival

Defeat for Greece against Team USA in FIBA World Cup match

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Defeat for Greece against Team USA in FIBA World Cup match

Greece’s national basketball team suffered a defeat in the second group stage match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament against the U.S. on Saturday, which the Americans won by 69-53.

The Greek men’s side was unable to repeat the triumph of the Greek team in 2006, which had then defeated the U.S. team, but will have another shot at making the final eight next Monday, when they play against the Czech Republic. Greece needs to win by at least +12 points to get through, as well as a U.S. victory against Brazil on September 9.

It was the Greek team’s second defeat in the tournament so far, while Team USA has won four in four matches and have virtually secured their place in the semi-finals.

Source: ANA

Tiffany Trump wears black one-piece swimsuit in Mykonos days after partying with Lindsay Lohan

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Tiffany Trump wears black one-piece swimsuit in Mykonos days after partying with Lindsay Lohan

Tiffany Trump continues to live the sweet trust fund life this summer, continuing her prolonged European holiday on the beach in Mykonos.

The first daughter, 24, was spotted enjoying the sun and sand on July 31 while vacationing on the Greek Island.

Opting for a modest look, Tiffany tied a long white cover-up over her black one-piece swimsuit, and accessorized with a shoulder bag, jewelry, and dark sunglasses.

Donis signs on loan for Reims

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Donis signs on loan for Reims

Anastasios “Tasos” Donis the footballer for Greece’s national team has joined Ligue 1 side Reims on loan with an option to buy from German club VfB Stuttgart, the French club said Tuesday.

Under the terms of the deal Donis, 23, will remain for four seasons if the French club avoids relegation.

Blackburn-born Donis, whose father played for the English Championship club, joins the club as a replacement for Pablo Chavarria, who quit Reims for Spanish side Mallorca.

Formerly with Juventus, Donis joined Stuttgart on a four-year contract in July 2017 and scored seven goals in 45 Bundesliga appearances.

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