Vrasidas Karalis

Oct 15, 2024 | sensesofcinema.com | Vrasidas Karalis

When in 1978, Nikos Koundouros released his visual meditation on the events of 1922 in what Greeks call the Asia Minor catastrophe, the country was going through a profound historical transition. The 1967 dictatorship had collapsed several years earlier, Cyprus was invaded and divided by Turkey, the political system was trying to re-assert its authority and re-articulate its hegemony.

Feb 23, 2024 | greekherald.com.au | Mark Byron |Vrasidas Karalis |Herk Alexander |Irene Vacondios

The 42nd Greek Festival of Sydney have released their official program of events for February to June 2024. The festival is an initiative of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW). From cultural exhibitions to book launches and music concerts, the program definitely doesn’t disappoint with its more than 30 events over 15 weeks. Full program details can be viewed here.

Sep 28, 2023 | greekherald.com.au | Vrasidas Karalis

Written by Professor Vrasidas Karalis. Professor Elizabeth Jeffreys (FAHA, St Anne’s College, Oxford) died suddenly after a debilitating stroke early on the morning of 12.09.2023. Everybody who is aware of her research, studied or worked with her, understands that her departure is a serious and painful loss not only for her family but also the global community of Byzantine and Greek scholars in general.