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World-Renowned Photojournalist Yannis Behrakis Dies at 58

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis has died, the Greek Reporter has learned. According to family members, Behrakis was battling cancer and died of the disease in Athens, Greece on March 2. He was 58 years old. One of the best...

The Plight of Refugees Captured in Photos by Pulitzer Prize Winner Yannis Behrakis' on Display at Athens Airport

In the photo exhibition People on the Move, the camera of Pulitzer prize-winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis captures the plight of refugees forced to leave their homes in search of a better life. The exhibition is organized by the Athens International...

Yannis Behrakis: 'Please No More Big Stories in Greece' [Video Interview]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT_zKa7bxEM The 2016 Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist who heads the Reuters office in Athens talks exclusively about documenting the refugee crisis, picks his favorite photo, and reveals that he is a grandchild of a refugee himself. Watch the interview.  Behrakis was born in...

Yannis Behrakis: The Man Behind the Image

The Secretariat General for Media and Communication organized the event “The Man behind the image” in honor of the multi-award winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis. Behrakis, has been a photojournalist with Reuters for the last 20 years. His work has been awarded...

10 Greeks Who Left Their Mark on 2015

2015 was a tough year for Greece, but these Greeks managed to distinguish themselves and excel in their professional fields as well as inspire others to continue fighting for their ideals. Here we present you the 10 Greeks that...

Brave Greek Photographer Talks About War

  The Greek photographer Yannis Behrakis is one of the most significant war photographers in the world. He has been in the midst of many battle fields and has been exposed to danger several times. Behrakis spoke of his experience from...

Four Greek Photos Among Year’s Best

Among the 95 best photos of the year selected by the news agency Reuters, four come from Greece. 1. Yannis  Behrakis 88th place- 18 April, 2012 A torn Greek flag is being replaced with a new one by the Greek Parliament’s...