August, 2019 - TA NEA

Mystery as rare Ancient Greek chamber tombs unearthed with 14 skeletons inside

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered two large chamber tombs dated to around 1300 BC in an important Mycenaean Greece-era burial ground. The discovery is so rare because the tombs are completely intact and offer new insights into the period that influenced the Ancient Greek…

22 August, 2019

TRAVEL

Top 12 Tourist Arrival Destinations in Greece, First Half of 2019

The latest data published by Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority and the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE Intelligence) reveal the top-12 destinations in Greece that received the largest numbers of arrivals from abroad at their airports between January and June 2019.…

22 August, 2019

GREECE

Ancient Tombs unearthed in Nemea, Greece shed light on Mycenaean Civilization

An ancient, unlooted chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period, (1400 – 1200 BC), near Nemea in the Peloponnesian Peninsula. The newly-found tombs at the Aidonia burial site include five full burials and the skeletons of fourteen individuals whose remains had…

16 August, 2019

TRAVEL

Best Beaches on Rhodes, The Island of Knights

Rhodes, the largest island of Greece’s Dodecanese archipelago, also known as the “Knights’ Island,” has lovely beach resorts, as well as ancient ruins and beautiful historical buildings to explore. The idyllic island has many iconic buildings left from the time of its…

14 August, 2019

Uncategorized

Takis, Greek artist who harnessed the power of magnetism, dies at 93

Artists have many sources of inspiration. Some, fascinated by the contrasts and raw beauty of visible nature, create works of art which, through their vivacity and detail, idealization and abstraction, captivate the viewer, and make them feel part of the portrayed environment.…

14 August, 2019

COMMUNITY

Finding the courage to tackle racism and prejudice

Against the alarming backdrop of a surge in racist and discriminatory attacks in Victoria, Courage to Care Victoria is tackling bad behaviour one school at a time. Alpha Cheng, whose father Curtis was shot dead by an ISIS radicalised teenager in 2017,…

14 August, 2019

COMMUNITY

Pronia‚ Mazi Palliative Care program for carers of people living wit life-limiting illness

Pronia’s‚ Mazi Palliative Care program for carers of people living with life-limiting illness organized an information session today in collaboration with Villa Maria Catholic Homes at Clayton Community Centre. Participants learnt about maintaining independence and quality of life through carers supports and…

14 August, 2019

COMMUNITY

Fronditha Care, the stand-out winner at the ACSA Aged Care Awards 2019, Victoria

Fronditha Care was the stand-out winner at ACSA’s Victorian Aged Care Awards 2019 on Friday 9 August. The organisation won two of four awards at this year’s industry event putting Fronditha Care at the forefront for innovation in service and individual contribution…

14 August, 2019

GREECE

Three Greek Students Sweep Medals at 26th International Mathematics Competition

Three Greek university students swept the medals, winning one gold and two silver, in this year’s International Mathematics Competition (IMC), which took place in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria between July 28 and August 3. The team from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens…

9 August, 2019

GREECE

Greeks most pessimistic about future of EU

Greeks are the most pessimistic among their EU peers about the future of the European Union, according to the Standard Eurobarometer survey of spring 2019 published on Monday, which inquired about topics such as the European political situation, the economy and European…

8 August, 2019

GREECE

Ancient shipwrecks off Greek island of Evitha yield treasure trove of discoveries

The first underwater archaeological research period of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities off the island of Levitha has yielded some important discoveries, according to the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The research was conducted from June 15 to 29, 2019, under the…

8 August, 2019

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Studying Greek at Latrobe University is important for our Future

“Studying a Bachelor of Arts and Majoring in Modern Greek Studies at La Trobe University is a rewarding and fulfilling degree, providing its students endless possibilities both in Australia and Greece”. Understanding and communicating in another language is one of the most…

8 August, 2019

August 2019- Page 3

Mystery as rare Ancient Greek chamber tombs unearthed with 14 skeletons inside

Top 12 Tourist Arrival Destinations in Greece, First Half of 2019

Ancient Tombs unearthed in Nemea, Greece shed light on Mycenaean Civilization

Best Beaches on Rhodes, The Island of Knights

Takis, Greek artist who harnessed the power of magnetism, dies at 93

Finding the courage to tackle racism and prejudice

Pronia‚ Mazi Palliative Care program for carers of people living wit life-limiting illness

Fronditha Care, the stand-out winner at the ACSA Aged Care Awards 2019, Victoria

Three Greek Students Sweep Medals at 26th International Mathematics Competition

Greeks most pessimistic about future of EU

Ancient shipwrecks off Greek island of Evitha yield treasure trove of discoveries

Studying Greek at Latrobe University is important for our Future

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