Tasos Kokkinidis

Greek Reporter

How Greek Migrants Introduced Barramundi to Australian Cuisine

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Greek migrants, along with Indigenous peoples, introduced the barramundi, an extremely popular and iconic fish in Australian cuisine.

Greek Reporter

The Colorful Bust of a Sad Deity Found at Amphipolis Ancient Grave

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

A colorful bust of a "sad deity", discovered in an ancient grave at Greece's Amphipolis, has preserved its details for over 2,300 years.

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Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

One of the shortest wars in history which lasted between 38 and 45 minutes was fought in 1896 between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar

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The Ingenious Afghan Who Turned a Russian Helicopter into a Bus

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

An Afghan man stands with his custom-made vehicle, created by mounting a salvaged Mil Mi-8 helicopter fuselage onto a KamAZ truck chassis.

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PoPsie: The Greek American Legend of Broadway

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Greek American William "PoPsie" Randolph nicknamed "the legend of Broadway" was a well-known photographer and photojournalist

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The Old Town of Xanthi: An Architectural Jewel in Greece

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

The Old Town of Xanthi in northern Greece is steeped in history and characterized by rare architecture influenced by different cultures.

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How to Make Maza, Ancient Greece's "Energy Cake"

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Maza was a staple food in Ancient Greece, typically made of barley flour mixed with water or wine, and often flavored with cheese and honey.

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The Unstoppable Wave: Greeks' Patriotic Fever After Historic "OXI"

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Metaxas’ rejection of the Italian ultimatum, the now legendary "OXI!" (No!), instantly galvanized the Greeks nationwide.

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Women of Epirus: The Unsung Heroines of the Greek-Italian War

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

The women of Epirus were heroines of the Greco-Italian War and they did not hesitate to give all their food even to the horses of the army.

Greek Reporter

The Statistics of Pride: Greek Resistance to Axis Forces Longest in Europe

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Greek resistance to the Axis powers during the Second World War was the longest of all the nations of western Europe.