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Veteran Greek American broadcaster Ernie Anastos dies aged 82

Veteran Greek American broadcaster Ernie Anastos, a trusted television news anchor in New York for decades, has died aged 82.

Veteran Greek actor and poet Christos Valavanidis dies aged 81

Actor and poet Christos Valavanidis passed away on Friday at the age of 81. Read more about his life via The Greek Herald.

Last surviving ANZAC of the Battle of Crete, Les Cook, passes away at 103

Leslie “Les” Cook, believed to be the last surviving ANZAC who fought in the Battle of Crete during World War II, has died aged 103.

Former Greece and Panathinaikos football manager Vassilis Daniil dies

Vassilis Daniil, former coach of Greece and Panathinaikos, has died aged 87, with the football community expressing their condolences.

Kalymnos benefactor and Greek Australian community pillar John Halikos dies

The death of prominent Greek Australian businessman and Kalymnos benefactor John Halikos has prompted an outpouring of grief.

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Opinion

Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.”

Greek as always: Different languages, same ancient soul

We Greeks have always been adventurous people. The Minoans sailed the Mediterranean and traded exotic goods.

 

 

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