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Cyclists start to take advantage of Grand Walk of Athens routes

Cyclists as well as pedestrians are benefitting  from the introduction of the Grand Walk of Athens that will bring about a three-month ban on traffic in the city centre. This …

Athens protesters clash with police in Black Lives Matter rally outside the US embassy

Angry clashes broke out between police and protestors outside the US embassy in Athens during a march over the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old man African-American killed by police …

A journey to Greece’s tourism campaigns: from archaeology to sharing authentic experience and values

From the first advertising poster to promote Greek tourism in 1929 to the “Greece from home” online platform that offers a virtual trip to Greece during the coronavirus pandemic, the …

Greece’s political leaders declare their assets: Find out how much they earn

Greek Parliament published 1,072 assets declarations of politicians and high-ranking state officials on its website on Monday. The declarations refer to tax statements made in 2019 for the 2018 fiscal …

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Test your Greek translation skills to win prose or poetry prizes

Greek is the focus language this year for the Australian Association for Literary Translation (AALITRA) and if you are an Australian citizen or are a permanent resident you can enter …

Health Minister Jenny Mikakos urges Greeks to not visit yiayia, pappou and just stay at home for Easter

Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos is imploring Greeks of the diaspora to respect coronavirus measures and to stay at home. The state minister told Neos Kosmos that the situation in …

Top 10 things to know about Greek Easter

1. Pre Easter Sunday observances Easter is the most important celebration in the Greek Orthodox calendar. Lent and the sombreness of Holy Week are very important. The church services on …

Neos Kosmos Coronavirus or Covid-19 update to March 19

Neos Kosmos will do our best to keep our readers updated on the COVID19 Pandemic. The information will be sourced from respected sources such as government and multilateral health organisations …

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EU, Greece offer €2,000 incentive to leave island migrant camps

A financial aid deal has been agreed which offers a large cash incentive for migrants living in overcrowded migrant camps on the islands to leave Greece. The deal brokered between …

No spectators at Tokyo 2020 Games torch lighting ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers on Monday introduced tighter measures …

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