A large number of Greek Australians have died because of COVID-19. On Wednesday, Neos Kosmos knew of at least 80 Greeks from the community of Melbourne who had funerals as …

The Youth Committee of the Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia are inviting film makers of Pontian heritage around the world to submit their films for the inaugural International Pontian …

All’s quiet in Oakleigh’s famous Hellenic Precinct in Eaton Mall this lunchtime, proving recent photos criticising the mall’s busyness were misguided. Neos Kosmos visited Oakleigh this lunchtime, between 11.45am and …

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) is marking the sixth anniversary since the launch of HACCI Young Professionals Network (HYPN) in 2014. The HYPN was created to …

An accessible way to learn a language, its history and culture is through the songs it has inspired and educator Kostas Pataridis has tapped into this rich vein for the …

Journalist/writer Panos Georgiou, 79, died last week after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. The veteran journalist was well known for his work in the media of the diaspora as …

Writers from diverse ethnic backgrounds are invited to enter the SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition which is aimed at uncovering developing emerging talent who can reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia. …

Pandemic casualties continue to send shockwaves through the community, with the death toll amongst Melbourne Greeks rising to at least 41, according to information obtained by Neos Kosmos. Meanwhile, St Basil’s …

Oakleigh has made headlines, after photos taken at Melbourne’s Eastern suburb showing ‘crowded’ streets under lockdown standards sparked criticism on social media. Australian media outlets published the stills captured on …

1. The Dormition. The Dekapentavgoustos on the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrates the Feast of Dormition of the Theotokos which marks the falling asleep or “kimisis” of the Virgin Mary. The …