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the Cosmos Philly Staff
What’s Really Behind Greece’s Affordable Seafood
Why seafood in Greece often stays affordable despite tourism pressure, imports, and aquaculture, and what diners rarely see when ordering fish.
A Century of Latin and Greek in Philadelphia, and Why Students Are Still Listening
Why students across the Philadelphia region are still engaging with Latin and Greek, and what classical myths reveal about education today.
The Athens FIR Shutdown Wasn’t a Glitch. It Was Seven Years in the Making
The January shutdown of Greek airspace exposed more than a technical glitch. It revealed seven years of stalled modernization and mounting pressure inside the country’s air traffic control system.
Despina Croussouloudis
Despina Croussouloudis, a longtime children’s librarian at the New York Public Library, passed away January 3, 2026, at age 93. Funeral services will be held January 15 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Negros Tou Moria’s Mavri Ellada Ranks No. 2 on The Guardian’s Best Global Albums of 2025
Negros Tou Moria’s album Mavri Ellada ranked No. 2 on The Guardian’s best global albums of 2025, marking a major moment for Greek-language rap.
Beginning the Year Together: Corthion Andros Society Vasilopita Celebration, January 17
The Corthion Andros Society will hold its Annual Vasilopita Celebration on January 17, 2026, at Adelphia Restaurant & Events in Deptford, New Jersey.
Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” to Host 18th Annual Tsipourovradia on February 7
The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” will host its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia on February 7, 2026, in Upper Darby, featuring music, food, and free tsipouro.
Popi Papandreou and the Question Greeks Keep Asking About Justice
As trust in Greece’s justice system falters, the work of European prosecutor Popi Papandreou has become central to a wider debate on accountability.
Marking Nine Decades: Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Celebrates 90 Years
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia will mark its 90th anniversary with a gala on January 24, 2026, returning to the historic Ballroom at the Ben.
Elias Pantelidis and the Quiet Work of Keeping Greek Alive
In a video interview, educator Elias Pantelidis reflects on decades of teaching Greek language, music, and culture to children in the Philadelphia Greek-American community.
Name Days This Week: January 11 – 17, 2026
Mid-January brings Greek name days for Theodosis, Tatiani, Nina, and Antonis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 11–17, 2026.
The Greeks of Jerusalem Are Vanishing
Once thousands strong, Jerusalem’s Greek community has dwindled to fewer than 100. A look at history, faith, property, and quiet disappearance.
