Greek Independence Day
Greek News
Nashville Parthenon Turns Blue for Greek Independence Day Commemoration
In its fourth annual celebration of Greek Independence Day in Nashville, Tennessee, the US branch of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy and President DeeGee Lester welcomed Greek Consul-Atlanta Theodoros Dimopoulos in a ceremony at the Parthenon. The iconic...
Greece
Theodoros Kolokotronis: The Ultimate Symbol of the Greek War of Independence
Theodoros Kolokotronis is undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830.
Greece
The Chios Massacre: The Worst Atrocity Committed by the Ottomans
The Chios massacre of 1822 was perhaps the worst atrocity carried out by the Ottomans against Greeks during the Greek War of Independence.
Canada
Montreal Celebrates Greek Independence Day With Huge Parade
Thousands of Greek Canadians gathered at Montreal's Park-Extension on Sunday to celebrate Greek Independence Day with their annual parade.
The prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in the celebrations. A mix of...
Greek News
Blinken: Partnership With Greece “Stronger Than Ever”
On Greece's Independence Day anniversary, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken that relations between the US and Greece are stronger than ever.
"I look forward to deepening our partnership and friendship, and I wish the people of Greece a year...
Greece
March 25th Marks the Annunciation, a Feast for Orthodoxy and Hellenism
March 25 is a very important date for Hellenism as it marks both the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence and the Annunciation.
Greek News
The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
Greece
The 20 Events That Defined the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.
Australia
Greek Students From Athens to Sydney Celebrate Independence Day
Greeks from Athens to Sydney celebrated Greek Independence Day and the Greek War for Independence with parades on Sunday.
Greece
The Greek Flag Through the Centuries
The Greek flag, much like Greece itself, has transformed substantially throughout the country's long history.