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“The last divided capital” – Neos Kosmos
No man’s land, as it was left in 1974. PHOTO: Thomas Andronas 22 October 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS Just inside the walls of old Lefkosia, 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 [...]
“Terror and Desperation” – Video
On 6th April 1941, Hitler’s army invaded Greece. 62,000 Allied soldiers were sent to defend the strategically important Mediterranean nation. They failed. Here are three of their stories.
“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 [...]
“The Sea Turtles of Cyprus” – Video
Each year hundreds of Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles return to the Cypriot beaches where they hatched, to continue the circle of life. Hasibe Kusetogullari is in charge of making sure the circle doesn’t break.
“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 [...]
“Topdeck Hostel Istanbul” – Video
Topdeck Hostel Istanbul is a top notch family-run hostel, right in the heart of the bustling Sultanahmet district. This video highlights some of Topdeck’s best features, as well as the services it offers its guests.