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Ange Postecoglou nominated for FIFA Best Mens Coach 2023

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Ange Postecoglou nominated for FIFA Best Mens Coach 2023

Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has been nominated in the Best Men’s Coach category in the FIFA prestigious annual “Best” awards for 2023.

Postecoglou, who has made strides with the Spurs as the first Australian manager to take the reins of a Premier League side, made the list as announced by FIFA on Thursday.

The Tottenham coach is a finalist alongside Pep Guardiola (Spain), Simone Inzaghi (Italy), Luciano Spalletti (Italy) and Xavi (Spain).

According to FIFA, the nominees are shortlisted by a panel of football experts after reviewing a long list of potential candidates.

Voting is open to an international jury being comprised of national team captains and coaches, journalists, and fans from all over the world.

Ange Postecoglou has been nominated alongside Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi, Luciano Spalletti and Xavi. Photo: FIFA.

Greek-born, Melbourne-raised, Postecoglou, recently made history as Australia’s first ever coach to manage a Premier League club, with hopes of ending Tottenham Hotspur’s long trophy drought with some tough decisions. 

Postecoglou is the manager of Tottenham Hotspur FC in London, the United Kingdom, after signing a four-year contract in June this year. 

Read more: ‘Lucky to grow up in Australia but in Greece I also feel at home’: Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou. Photo: The New Daily.

Last year, Postecoglou sat down with The Greek Herald to speak about what life was like when he first arrived to Australia from Greece with his family at the age of five, and shared how his father inspired his love of football.

“Greek migrants like ourselves, we came to Australia pretty much just as a family with no support network or family here and for my parents, it was about the challenge of trying to understand how to live in this new country.”

From this love of football grew a passion for coaching and management, and it has seen Postecoglou conquer not only the Australian soccer scene, but now the Premier League.

Read more: Ange Postecoglou’s migration story and how football bonded him with his Greek dad

Voting is now open for the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards on FIFA.com.

Leonard Cohen: His inspiring journey on the Greek island of Hydra

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Leonard Cohen: His inspiring journey on the Greek island of Hydra

Living on the island of Hydra for seven years, Canadian poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is most recognised for his works written whilst on the island.

From a young age, it become clear that Cohen had a passion for writing, winning the Chester MacNaghten Literary Competition for his poetry entry and pursuing a career in literature during the early 1950’s.

Struggling to grow his passions in the weary surroundings of Canada, Leonard decided to find a more creative inspiring setting. He arrived on the mystical island of Hydra as a destitute, aspiring to find a home which would help him grow his creative juices.

Leonard Cohen whilst on the island of Hydra. Photo: Hydra Direct

In a letter sent by Cohen to a friend, he explains how his love for the heat, the Aegean Sea and the street vendors musicality all inspired him to write more and to develop beautiful pieces of poetry.  

Towards the end of his time on Hydra, Cohen mainly spent his time collating materials for his 1964 poetry collection ‘Flowers for Hitler’, but he was also able to grow his skills on the guitar, soon releasing his most famous song ‘Bird on the Wire’.

According to fans the song focused on Cohen’s search for freedom from depression and shows how the island of Hydra helped lighten his mood.  

Source: Far Out Magazine

Greek minister comments on Beleri case with Albanian counterpart

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Greek minister comments on Beleri case with Albanian counterpart

Citizen Protection Minister Giannis Oikonomou engaged in discussions with his Albanian counterpart Taulant Balla in Tirana during the Berlin Process meetings on Thursday.

The main topic of conversation centered on enhancing cooperation between Greece and Albania in matters of security, according to Ekathimerini.

In addition to these talks, Oikonomou also raised the case of Fredi Beleri, an ethnic Greek who secured the mayoral position in Himare, southern Albania, during the municipal elections on May 14. Unfortunately, Beleri has yet to take his oath of office due to his arrest on allegations of vote-buying.

Minister Oikonomou expressed his concerns over the prolonged detention of Beleri prior to his trial. He placed particular emphasis on the denial of Beleri’s right to be sworn in and execute his responsibilities as a duly elected mayor within a democratic framework.

Citizen Protection Minister Giannis Oikonomou. Photo: Hellenic News of America.

Oikonomou emphasized that this situation not only ran contrary to the principle of the presumption of innocence but also went against the European acquis, which is an essential foundation for the European integration perspective of the Western Balkans.

Read more: Rally held for the release of Himare Mayor-elect Beleri

Source: Ekathimerini

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver travels to Greece for new TV series

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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver travels to Greece for new TV series

Jamie Oliver will be cooking up a storm in Greece as part of his new culinary TV series called Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean.

In the four-part series, Oliver will be trying new culinary experiences by travelling around the Mediterranean to places such as Greece, Tunisia, Spain and France.

On the show, the chef will meet new people and create new recipes that have been inspired by his travels. In one episode he attempts to make a smoky aubergine flatbread which is heavily inspired by Greek cuisine.

Samantha Beddoes, the executive producer of the show has said that this new series will first and foremost honour the traditional methods used by Mediterranean cooks to make creative dishes.

Source: Evening Standard

Mitsotakis to meet Erdogan on September 20 in New York

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Mitsotakis to meet Erdogan on September 20 in New York

According to government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to have a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 20, as part of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York.

Additionally, on September 21, Mitsotakis will hold discussions with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, according to Ekathimerini.

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) during their meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, 2022. Photo: The National Herald.

The departure of Mitsotakis is scheduled for the afternoon of September 19.

Originally, the two leaders were set to meet on September 18. However, due to the recent devastating floods in central Greece, the talks have been rescheduled.

Source: Ekathimerini

Over 200,000 animals died from the floods in Greece

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Over 200,000 animals died from the floods in Greece

Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis, has reported that over 200,000 animals have succumbed to the effects of storm Daniel in Thessaly, central Greece.

This grim tally has been officially registered with the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA).

From the Crisis Coordination Center in Larissa, Avgenakis revealed the staggering figures: 61,786 sheep and goats, 19,355 pigs, 5,306 head of cattle, and 123,810 birds have tragically perished, according to Ekathimerini.

Over 200,000 animals died from storm Daniel in Thessaly, central Greece. Photo: Ekathimerini.

Due to challenging conditions, reaching the affected livestock units has proven to be a significant hurdle, leading to complications in the proper handling and disposal of deceased animals.

Avgenakis emphasized that safeguarding public health is a collective responsibility. He urged individuals to take precautionary measures to mitigate potential health risks.

Read more: Greece wildfires damage ecosystems of birds in Dadia forest

Source: Ekathimerini

Pylos shipwreck survivors file lawsuit against authorities

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Pylos shipwreck survivors file lawsuit against authorities

Survivors of a tragic migrant shipwreck near Pylos in southern Greece in June, which claimed the lives of hundreds, have filed a lawsuit against the Greek authorities. They allege that the authorities failed in their duty to safeguard the lives of those aboard the vessel.

The fishing trawler, already dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 400-750 people from Pakistan, Syria, and Egypt, sank in international waters off Greece while en route from Libya to Italy, reported Ekathimerini.

During a portion of its journey, the Greek coast guard had been monitoring the vessel.

Survivors of a tragic migrant shipwreck near Pylos to file law suit against authorities. Photo: Ekathimerini.

Regrettably, only 104 individuals, all male, were rescued from the sea, while 82 deceased bodies, with only one identified as female, were retrieved.

Tragically, the remaining passengers, including women and children, were lost in one of the deepest areas of the Mediterranean, where depths reach around 4,000 meters, making any recovery of the vessel or victims nearly impossible.

A comprehensive judicial inquiry into the circumstances of the tragedy is currently underway and may span over a year before completion.

Read more: At least 79 dead and hundreds feared missing after migrant boat sinks off Greece

Source: Ekathimerini

Paros makes Top 10 in Expedia’s Winter destinations list for 2023

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Paros makes Top 10 in Expedia’s Winter destinations list for 2023

The Greek Island of Paros has recently made its way onto Expedia’s list for the best and most sought-after destinations for winter.

By analysing the interests of Australian travellers and assessing the quality of accommodations across various global locations, Expedia was able to compile a ranking for the island.

Photo: Greece Travel Ideas.

Ranking in at 8th on the list, Expedia found that Paros had a growth of travel resurgence with a significant increase in searches for accommodation on the island during the winter months.

According to Expedia, Australians were seen embracing these destinations because they were considered places which allowed for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Source: gtp Headlines

Professor Anastasios Tamis’ book on Cypriots in Australia launches in Nicosia

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Professor Anastasios Tamis’ book on Cypriots in Australia launches in Nicosia

On August 30, the Australian Embassy in Cyprus hosted more than 200 official guests for the launch of the book The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia by the author, Dr Anastasios M. Tamis, which took place at the New Town Hall of Nicosia.

The event took place within the framework of celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Australia and Cyprus (1973-2023). The event was led by the Australian Ambassador to Cyprus, Her Excellency Fiona McKergow with her associates, Consul Michele Anderson and consular officer Costas Gavrielides, under the auspices of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus and Leader of the Democratic Rally, The Hon Annita Demetriou.

Annita Demetriou and Professor Anastasios Tamis.
Annita Demetriou.

The event was honored with the presence of the Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, the President of the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) and former Minister, Theo Theophanous, the former leader of DISY, Averof Neophytou, other Members of Parliament and Presidents of Cyprus Communities, Yiannis Pitsilos, Kyriakos Tsolakis, Dinos Toumazos and Stelios Angelodemou.

Her Excellency Fiona McKergow opened the ceremony welcoming the author of the monograph, Professor Tamis and describing the book as a feat of academic contribution to the history of Australian nationalities. She praised the virtues of the book and stressed the importance of its presentation in the context of the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Australia and Cyprus as well as the enormous contribution of Cypriots to Australia’s political, cultural and economic development and described the book as a “reference step” for Cypriots and their children. The Australian diplomat also praised the rich presence of the Cypriots, their narratives and concluded on the usefulness of the book. She did not fail to congratulate CCMV for its initiative in publishing the book, referring to Mr Angelodemou who was the first, while President of the CCMV, to conceive the idea of the project and the current President Mr. Theophanous and his Board who sponsored and implemented the publication of the book.

Her Excellency Ms Fiona McKergow.

Ms Demetriou, who had compiled the Prologue of the book and had previously welcomed the book launched in Melbourne and Sydney, echoed Ms Mckergow’s sentiments during her speech.

Mr Theophanous spoke next, commended Professor Tamis for his thorough recording and promotion of persons and institutions and referred to specific accounts made by Cypriot settlers during the pre-war and post-war period.

Theo Theophanous.

Assistant Professor of the University of Paphos, Dr. Kyriakos Jacovides, described the book as a “world-first… pioneering research of organized Cypriots” and “the first book published and circulated on the migration and settlement of Cypriots in the Diaspora”.

The presentation concluded with the author of the book, Professor Tamis, thanking the Cyprus Community of Melbourne for supporting the project and for the invaluable contribution of Mr Angelodimou and Mr Theofanous as well as all members of the Board, research partners and contributors, stressing the importance of the book for future generations. He also thanked H. E. Ms McKergow for her initiative to organize the launch in Cyprus.

Attendees at the event.
Over 200 guests were present at the official book launch.

He attributed the book to the Cypriots of Australia emphasizing it is “a tribute to the fathers and mothers of Cypriots, pioneers, people who laid the foundations of community presence and organization”.

An impressive reception followed on the roof garden of the City Hall of the Australian Embassy in Nicosia, where hundreds of guests took part and dozens of books were signed.

An impressive reception on the roof garden of the City Hall of the Australian Embassy in Nicosia.
Guests enjoy the city rooftop reception.
Books were signed by the the author at the event.

Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis discusses the effects of mental health

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Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis discusses the effects of mental health

The Greek Herald caught up with Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness, Dr Anastasia Hronis to discuss mental health and how it affects Greek and Cypriot communities in Australia.

How important are mental health and emotional wellbeing and why do we often underestimate them?

Mental health and emotional wellbeing are incredibly important, at every stage of life. They are a vital part of our life, and they impact the way we think, how we feel, and ultimately what we do and the choices we make. 

Unlike some physical ailments or health conditions, we often can’t directly “see” if a person is mentally unwell or struggling. For this reason, we may sometimes underestimate how someone is coping, or the importance of our mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

There is a lot of information available regarding mental health issues. But are the support services reflective and responsive to the needs of people from CALD communities?

Unfortunately, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting CALD communities. While there are many support services available, it is often much more difficult for CALD communities to access help in a timely way, particularly when there is need for translators, or clinicians who speak a particular language. 

Furthermore, clinicians may not always understand some of the cultural nuances, which can have a great impact on a person’s situation, overall quality of life, as well as manifestation of their symptoms. For example, in some communities there may be some normal grief processes which without understanding the traditions, could potentially be pathologized. 

Stigma against mental illness is common within the Greek and Cypriot cultures. Why does this happen in your opinion? What is the community’s role in reducing stigma?

We still have a long way to go when it comes to reducing stigma. 

Stigma seems to be perpetuated when there isn’t enough in the way of education, knowledge and public health messages about mental health and wellbeing. One of the key ways to reduce stigma is to start to talk about it more openly and honestly, and to normalise that mental health concerns are common and need to be addressed. 

I believe this change needs to be led by influential organisations within the community, including the church, community services and public figures.

Are there any specific strategies we can follow to be more inclusive in our daily lives?

I believe that it is important we move towards a willingness to listen to others if they talk about their mental health and wellbeing, and to support them without judgement.

We know that in Australia, suicide is one of the leading causes of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 24 according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. What can we do to prevent that?

Unfortunately, the number of people who die from suicide each year is on the rise. 

I believe we need a stronger stepped-care approach to helping people who have mental health difficulties, including those who are at risk of suicide. This means taking a proactive approach to help people before they become unwell, rather than a reactive approach to helping people when they become more unwell. 

We can include more programs in schools and workplaces to build knowledge and awareness of mental health difficulties, strategies for coping and promoting healthy lifestyles and emotional wellbeing. 

If you are in Australia and need professional support, please contact your doctor, local health centre or one of the services listed here. 

If you are having suicidal thoughts, please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 .

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