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PHOTOS of Athens day before Greek War of Independence bicentennial anniversary

Published by
Paul Antonopoulos

There is no doubt that the momentous Greek War of Independence bicentennial anniversary is not being celebrated as it should be because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

None-the-less, Athens will be holding the only parade and Greek City Times went out to see how the capital city is preparing for the 200 year anniversary for the liberation struggle against the Ottoman Empire.

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READ MORE: Greek War of Independence immortalised in film made by Nafplion students.

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