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“Italy fans go wild” – Video
Italian soccer fans went wild in Melbourne’s Lygon St Italian precinct, after their team beat Germany 2-1 to win through to the Euro 2012 final.
“British Museum v The People” – BBC Radio 5 Live
Campaigners for the restitution of the Parthenon marbles to Greece gathered in London on 19th and 20th June 2012, for an international conference on the issue. The colloquy was led by the Australian founder of the first committee for the restitution of the Marbles, Emanuel Comino and featured speakers including famed human rights lawyer George [...]
“Radio Demo 2012″ – 3AW Radio
I’m currently working as a reporter and producer for Melbourne radio station 3AW. In total I’ve worked for the station for about four years. This is my most recent 3AW showreel:
“Nicosia: The Last Divided Capital” – Video
Just inside the walls of old Nicosia, on the south side of the Green Line, lies Plateia Eleftherias, Freedom Square. It was named this in 1974 as an appeal to the future freedom of Cyprus. On the northern side of the divide Ozgürlük, Hürriyet and Istiklâl streets speak of the same desire for freedom. Today [...]
“Every Heart Beats True” – Video
A video wrap of the State Funeral of footballer, philanthropist and much loved personality Jim Stynes. Today thousands gathered in Federation Square to farewell their hero. Many of those in the crowd did not personally know Jim but all said he had touched them in some way.
“Occupy Melbourne Protest” – Video
On Saturday 29th October 2011, Occupy Melbourne protesters rallied at the State Library of Victoria, then marched to Treasury Gardens to hold a general assembly and ultimately set up camp. This video includes clips from the march, as well as a satirical performance by a group of protesters impersonating police officers. Shot on iPhone.
“Interview with Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Sozen” – Video
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Sozen, Director of the Cyprus Policy Centre and international relations expert, speaks openly about the history and present of the Cyprus problem. He offers solutions to many of the issues involved, and challenges President Christofias to try to reach an agreement before he loses political legitimacy. Interview conducted 5th August 2011 by [...]
“A Roman I was born…” – Neos Kosmos
Tatavla Keyfi on stage in Berlin. Photo: Tatavla Keyfi. 17 September 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS In Istanbul there are no Greeks, just Romans. In 2011 they’re engaged in a fight to survive, and the humble rebetiko is leading the way. In the dirty, smoky rebetiko bars of Istanbul, a movement is forming. It’s an attempt to [...]
“Last chance for Christofias” – Neos Kosmos
Inside the Green Line. Photo: Tom Andronas 24 August 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS A leading Turkish-Cypriot academic has challenged Greek-Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem within the next 12 months, as it may be his last chance. “If I were Christofias I would speed up the negotiations, I would [...]
“Democratic indignance in action” – Neos Kosmos
The Indignants’ general assembly in Syntagma Square. Photo: Tom Andronas 10 August 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS There’s something strange happening in Syntagma Square. Here, in the heart of Athens, in the shadows of the halls of power where the official politics are done, an unofficial parliament has gathered. They’ve been living here since May, refusing to [...]
“Historic Propaganda” – Neos Kosmos
The Parthenon Marbles on display in the British Museum. Photo: Tom Andronas 9 April 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS It’s funny, how history can be reinterpreted as a means to an end. On a recent trip to the British Museum I was astounded to find this iconic educational institution engaged in an overt propaganda campaign aimed at [...]