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Chios celebrated 113 years since its liberation from Ottoman rule with a grand parade, warm applause for students and military units, and an artistic protest by Amanis residents highlighting healthcare shortages.
At dawn on October 28, 1940, as Italian forces launched their first attack on Greece’s northern border, 28-year-old soldier Vassilios Tsiavaliaris stood at his post in the Pindos Mountains. Outnumbered but unyielding, he became the first Greek to fall in the Greco-Italian War. His final words — “My children… my children will be lost” — echo through history as a symbol of Greece’s bravery and sacrifice on Ohi Day.
The U.S. entry into the Israel-Iran conflict, marked by bombings on Iranian sites and a retaliatory missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, has led to widespread travel disruptions. Airspace closures in Qatar and the UAE, along with flight cancellations by major airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air India, have snarled global travel networks, with safety concerns driving these measures.
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“On April 18th, 1821, the island of Samos officially declared its participation in the burgeoning Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. This act, fueled by a long-standing desire for liberation and inspired by the uprisings on the mainland, marked a significant moment in the island’s history and contributed decisively to the wider struggle for Greek independence.”
Greece marked the 1821 Revolution anniversary with a grand military parade in Athens on March 25, 2025. Starting at 11:15 a.m. in Syntagma Square, the event featured advanced weaponry, historic aircraft, and ceremonies across the country, attended by top leaders. Festivities began with cannon salutes at dawn and will end with a flag-lowering at the Acropolis.
Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos
Antonis Oikonomou, a legendary figure from the island of Hydra, played a pivotal role in the Greek War of Independence. His courage and strategic brilliance made him one of the most respected naval captains of his time.
Panos Kolokotronis, a highly educated fighter in the Greek War of Independence and eldest son of Theodoros Kolokotronis, met a tragic end. While attempting to rescue a captured comrade, he was ambushed and killed by Bulgarian soldiers serving the opposing “Government” forces on November 13, 1824, during the second Greek civil war. This assassination marked a significant loss for the “Anti-Government” side and a dark moment in the nascent Greek state’s history.
Hellenic Railways (OSE) is conducting safety inspections after a near-collision incident where an Intercity train stopped 1.5 kilometers short of a stationary suburban train in Pieria, Greece. The inspection focuses on the signalling system that mistakenly gave a green light, raising concerns over operational protocols
Greece has signed an agreement with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to create a fund aimed at helping its islands, which heavily rely on tourism, transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This initiative seeks to lower energy costs and promote sustainable practices, ensuring a greener future for these sunlit Aegean and Ionian islands.
Konstantinos Kanaris, also anglicised as Constantine Kanaris or Canaris (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Κανάρης; c. 1790– 2…
On October 28, 1940, at 5:00 AM, the Italian military forces were directed to launch…
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the death of Hellenic Army officer Pavlos Melas, one of the most important war heroes in Macedonia’s struggle for freedom. We will always honor the pure patriot, the ardent warrior, the symbol of the Macedonian Struggle. Born in Marseilles, France, he dedicated his life to liberating Northern Greece from Ottoman and Bulgarian control. His legacy as a national hero continues to inspire, with a new park in Thessaloniki set to honor his memory.
The Fall of Tripolitsa on September 23rd, 1821, stands as a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence. It marked not only a strategic victory for the Greek revolutionaries, capturing the Ottoman administrative center of the Peloponnese, but also a symbolic triumph against Ottoman rule. While marred by the brutality of the ensuing violence, the event had profound consequences for the Greek struggle for independence, boosting morale, providing much-needed resources, and ultimately contributing to the establishment of a free Greek state.
Born on this day in 1963, Giorgos Seferis was a diplomat and poet, one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1963.
August 30th, 1949 – The Battle of Grammos-Vitsi After nearly 10 years of continuous fighting,…
Through the MANASIS School of Greek Dance and Culture DESTINATION PATRIDA, 2024 Greece Tour, the…
Introducing the “Connecting Greeks Podcast,” a captivating audio series dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich cultural heritage, history, and experiences of individuals of Greek descent worldwide
Eight Spetses ships carried out a raid and captured three Turkish ones on Milos
The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis has been making waves around the world. It showcases…
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT LED BY HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF GREECE IN QUEENSLAND, MR…
The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis has been making waves around the world. It showcases…
The vest of Eleni Staikou, who has a most fascinating story, dominates a prominent position…
Ioannis Kapodistrias (Ιωάννης Καποδίστριας) was the first Governor of the new Greek nation from 1828…
Efkleidis Kourtidis: More than a resistance leader, he rescued countless Greeks during the genocide. Learn about his heroic actions and inspiring legacy.
Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos
On this day February 3 in 1830 The London Protocol established the full independence and sovereignty of Greece from the Ottoman Empire thereby concluding the Greek War of Independence.
Greek military commander and national hero Alexandros Ypsilantis (Αλέξανδρος Υψηλάντης) was born on December 12,…
