On the anniversary of official relations between Greece and Russia being first established on September 6, 1828, the Russian Foreign Ministry reflected through a statement how Russia “actively contributed to the formation…
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Chairman of Turkey’s National Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, said Greece has been a “malignant tumor” that has been bothering Turkey since 1821, the year the Greek War of Independence began. “This…
Greek citizens’ perception and knowledge about the Revolution of 1821 are reflected in a survey by polling company MARC, on behalf the Center for Liberal Studies-Markos Dragoumis (KEFiM). The survey found that…
The 25th of March 1821 commemoration is of religious and national importance for Hellenism. Hellenes around the globe celebrate on this day the Annunciation of Our Lady and the proclamation of the…
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday met with Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, head of the “Greece 2021” committee on the bicentennial of the declaration of the Greek War of Independence (1821). According to ANT…
On this day in 1913, the Balkan League, consisting of Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, utterly defeated the Ottoman Empire, nearly expelling the Turks entirely from Europe. Montenegro, the smallest country in…
The naval battle of Eressos is considered the first frontal naval battle by the Greek navy during the Greek Revolution of 1821. A battle against the intimidating two-wheeled ship of the Imperial…
“Huge exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean! Intimidation of the enemy.” This was the headline of Turkish pro-Erdoğan Daily Sabah. They never specifically mentioned Greece, but when they are referring to an “enemy”…
Theodoros Kolokotronis was a general and a leading figure of the Greek War for Independence in 1821, as well as a politician and country advisor. He is also known as the Elder…
Greece’s Civil Protection Deputy Minister, Nikos Hardalias presented the government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Wednesday where it was announced the country had 78 news cases and 22 deaths to date. During the…
On the occasion of the National Day of Greece, where the country celebrates the anniversary of its War of Independence against the Ottoman Turks, Greek City Times presents some interesting facts about…
On the 199th anniversary of the Eastern Mediterranean country declaring its independence, today’s Google Doodle celebrates Greece’s National Day. After nearly 400 years as part of the Ottoman Empire, the push for…
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who recently acquired Greek citizenship, and his Greek American wife Rita Wilson, have released a video inviting people around the world to join the events in commemorating 200…
Greek General Theodoros Kolokotronis, known as the ultimate symbol and leading figure of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830 was born on April 3, 1770, and…
Anarchists vandalised the newly erected statue of Alexander the Great and that of 1821 Greek War of Independence hero, Theodoros Kolokotronis in central Athens last night, in what has become a routine…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Misotakis announced on Wednesday the appointment of Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki at the helm of the ‘Greece 2021’ Bicentenary Committee. The former Athens 2004 Olympics President will now head the committee that will…
By Stamatina Mylonas On Sunday April 7th 2019, the Greek community and the city of Philadelphia celebrated the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Organised by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia…
Thousands of Greek Australians gathered in the heart of Sydney yesterday to commemorate Greek Independence Day- March 25, 1821. The Greek National Day celebrations began with the Thanksgiving Service Doxology held at…
Theodoros Kolokotronis (Θεόδωρος Κολοκοτρώνης) was one of the most prominent figures of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Born on the 3rd of April of 1770 in Ramοvouni (Messenia), Kolokotronis was a politician,…
Greece’s President Prokopios Pavlopoulos, inaugurated on Monday an exhibition on Rigas Feres called “Rigas and Revolution” which is hosted at the Greek Parliament. The exhibition marks the 220th anniversary of his death…