Sydney, Australia – June 8, 2025: The Greek-Australian community is in mourning following the death of George Hagivassilis, a cherished journalist and key figure at O Kosmos, who passed away today at 90 after a prolonged health battle.
Born in 1935 in Alexandria, Egypt, with family ties to the Greek island of Symi, Hagivassilis discovered his love for storytelling at an early age. He began his journalism career at Tachydromos in Egypt, working alongside his father. After migrating to Australia, he settled in Adelaide, where he worked in the typesetting department of The Advertiser, owned by Rupert Murdoch. In the early 1970s, he relocated to Randwick, Sydney, and joined O Kosmos, the prominent Greek-language newspaper founded in 1982 by Dimitri Gogos and Takis Kaldis.
Hagivassilis was a cornerstone of O Kosmos for 34 years, serving as a columnist with his widely read column "Worldly and Not" and later as editor until the newspaper’s closure on July 14, 2023. His work championed the Greek Diaspora, advocating for unity, cultural preservation, and stronger Greek-Australian associations. He also contributed to Greek community radio stations, amplifying the voices of Greek Australians with his integrity and skillful storytelling. When O Kosmos shut down due to declining readership and financial pressures, Hagivassilis expressed deep sorrow, particularly for the elderly readers who lost a vital connection to their community.
Known for his modesty and dedication, Hagivassilis left an enduring legacy in journalism and the Greek-Australian community. His passing is a profound loss, but his contributions continue to inspire.
Listen More about his life https://greekaustralianarchive.sl.nsw.gov.au/oral-histories/george-hagivassilis
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