From Ermoupolis to Persia to Athens, painter Michalis Makroulakis recounts a life in art and an apprenticeship with a beloved teacher

 

Greek veteran war photographer Kostas Balafas, noted for his photographic coverage of the Second World War and the resistance in Greece, died on Monday at the age of 91.

 

 

Prime Minister George Papandreou and ND leader Antonis Samaras issued statements on the passing away of Cypriot born Greek director Michael Cacoyannis. 

The news of Michael Cacoyannis' death was met with messages of condolence and grief from most of Greece's state and political leadership. The funeral of the internationally acclaimed film director, screen writer and producer will be held at public expense on Thursday, with a service at the Church of St. Dionysus Areopagite at 4:00 p.m. 

The Culture and Tourism ministry's political leadership expressed profound sadness over the death of British travel literature writer Patrick Leigh Fermor, noting "Greece, the country that he chose to live and create, bids farewell today to one of the most notable ambassadors of its culture all over the world."

Pulitzer-nominated Greek American photographer Chris Hondros and fellow photojournalist Tim Hetherington were killed on Wednesday in Misrata.

Prominent Greek singer, songwriter and record producer Nikos Papazoglou passed away on Sunday after a long difficult fight with cancer.

Manolis Rassoulis was found dead οn Sunday in his house in Thessaloniki.

The renowned baritone's career spanned four decades of operatic performances.

 For Maya Angelou, the holidays bring family and friends to the table to eat, to laugh - and to one-up each other.