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Australia, a leader in organ transplants, brings new hope to Chrysoula’s life
Chrysoula is one of the many Greeks who has to leave Greece for a life-saving organ transplant. In comparison to the EU, the rate of transplants in Greece is very …
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94-year-old donates over 30 handmade dolls to Royal Children’s Hospital
Though news is often serious business, from time to time there are those more light-hearted stories which come across the editor’s desk at Neos Kosmos. Such is the case of …
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Greek history and culture seminars: The Asia Minor refugees and the remaking of the Greek Left
Historian Dr Kostis Karpozilos will be delivering an online lecture entitled “The Asia Minor Refugees and the Remaking of the Greek Left” on Thursday, 30 March at 7pm. The lecture …
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Lemnos Gallipoli memorial statue vandalised
The Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial at Lemnos Square in Albert Park has reportedly been vandalised with paint for a second time. According to Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee Secretary Mr Jim Claven …
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No one rained on this parade – Greek Independence Parade a hit
The annual parade for the Revolution of 1821 returned to the city of Melbourne after a three-year hiatus, on Sunday, 19 March with pride. The impressive parade began 1pm at …
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Andrews says Greek independence is an immortal epic
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews lauded the “strength of Melbourne’s Greek population” on Saturday 18 March, at the Shrine of Remembrance for an event marking the national anniversary of 25 March …
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Melbourne Greeks join forces and raise over $73k for 8-year-old Mariah
At the beginning of 2023, Neos Kosmos shared an open call from Melbourne-based organisation ‘Enosi Association’ raising awareness for a fundraiser event held on 4 March, seeking to cover the …
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Pontian Community building finally sold for $3.35 million
The historic building of the Pontian Community of Melbourne was sold for $3.35 million. The sale actually took place last November with most members informed by telephone but the sale …
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GCM Seminar explores diasporic visibility in Sydney’s post-war Greek neighbourhoods
Professor George Kouvaros from the University of New South Wales will present a free lecture titled Diasporic Visibility in Sydney’s Post-War Greek Neighbourhoods at the Greek Centre on Thursday, 23 …
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Five Greek authors win the Writer’s Capital International Women’s Awards
The Writers Capital Foundation has announced the winners of its International Women’s Awards 2023 and five Greek authors have been selected. The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of …