Billy Cotsis's Blog

Eleni Elefterias Kostakidis is always an exciting person to connect with. Restless in her pursuit of creativity and support for the Greek language. A supporter of human rights causes over the years, an animal lover and perhaps one of her most important attributes, a leader in creating. Whether it was the establishment of the iconic... Read More

Billy Cotsis takes us on a visit to Chios, one of the most picturesque islands in Greece Sometimes we wonder if God sat down and planned out paradise, for he would surely have included Chios. The island seems like a perfect playground for Adam and Eve or even just you and me.  I first visited... Read More

As part of the prestigious 30th Greek Film Festival of Sydney, Neos Kosmos’s own Billy Cotsis is presenting a new film based on his many adventures to Latina America. The film will play on Thursday 16 October at Palace Cinema. Described as a loco Greek-Aussie-Lesvian adventurer, Billy Cotsis, has journeyed to South and Latina America for... Read More

Billy Cotsis visited Psara, his 100th island visit. He brought back tales of an island full of heroes and a heart of compassion. I visited Psara which has a history that dates back to the Mycenaeans for the commemoration of the tragic slaughter of locals in 1824. Some people are aware of my human rights... Read More

nce a haven for Greek political refugees, Poland has become a haven for Hellenes to succeed commercially Dorota, a friend of mine in Poland had talked up the strength of the Polish economy, so I decided to check it out for myself and to learn about Poland’s Greek connections.  Greeks and business/commercial opportunities is of... Read More

Billy Cotsis continues his island visits to remote paradise locations The beauty of Greece is finding remote islands that offer a visitor tranquility yet still has an abundance of offerings for a casual visitor. I have been to over 100 Greek islands, perhaps I am getting to be older than Homer (Simpson’s or the Poet, take... Read More

Billy Cotsis takes a look at an island with picturesque beaches, wine and an Italian connection Whether it was God or the group of immortals who sat on Mt Olympus, Leros was created as a gift to civilisation. It is an island where paradise meets, well, it meets paradise, for you are surrounding by stunning... Read More

Billy Cotsis explores Patmos Island where John the Apostle spent some of his latter years There is something about the freedom of being out on the Aegean. One can visit small islands, more populated islands, deserted beaches or simply go fishing. It is a freedom of tranquillity. I saw it on a postcard once, a... Read More

Billy Cotsis  With International Women’s Day almost upon us, the Hellenic Lyceum, led by President Liana Vertzayias, delivered a masterclass in performance, costume and Greek history. Written by historian and lawyer, Costa Vertzayias, the all women cast provided a unique look at the role and history of powerful women in the Byzantine Empire. The empire... Read More

A Sydney native, former London and Lesvos resident, Billy Cotsis has spent a lot of this decade in Latin America and abroad. He returns with a new project that captures stories he has seen, heard and experienced on those travels. Some of the travels are documented in documentaries he has filmed in places such as... Read More