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Dr Lina Mendoni and Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections

During her visit to Australia the previous week, the Greek Culture Minister, Dr Lina Mendoni, presented the "Open Horizons: Ancient...

Greece Teams Up with Australian Committees for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni with members of the Australian Parthenon Association. As part of ongoing efforts by the Greek Culture...

Ancient Olympia: Panhellenic Sanctuary and home of the Olympics

Ancient Olympia is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. Once a sanctuary of nationwide importance, it now has an...

From the time of Homer: Easter Lamb and Kokoretsi

Not many would think that the Ancient Greek poet Homer made first mention of the spit roast lamb that we have come to love to eat over...

AUSTRALIA, “Anzac legend”

Greece’s Presidential Guard Evzones led the Allies and Greek contingent at today’s Anzac Day march and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the...

Mykonos Airport to Take Name of Greek Revolutionary Heroine

Municipality of Mykonos The airport on the Greek island of Mykonos will be renamed to “Manto Mavrogenous” in honor of the heroine of the...

Karamanlis: The Leader Who Dominated Post-World War II Greece

Karamanlis speaking at a rally. Public Domain When King Paul entrusted Konstantinos Karamanlis to form a government on October 5, 1955...