Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece announced that the Church of Greece will organise 261 events across Greece next year to mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. “Other peoples…
Tag: 25th March
The Holy Archdiocese of Australia announced the establishment of a National Committee for the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution (1821-2021). The National Committee consists of: His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia,…
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…
Traditionally on the 25th March, the main streets of Athens are blocked and full of people gathered around to watch the grand military parade that features thousands of armed service personnel, with…
Everyday, police officers and guards posted at the Greek Evros border continue to fight hordes of illegal immigrants trying to storm and ‘tear down’ parts of the fence, in order to illegally…
Donald Trump, Prime Minister of the United States has issued a proclamation on Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, which you can read here- Our…
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…
Glyfada residents will congregate from their balconies on Wednesday morning, to honour the Greeks’ fight for independence throughout years of Ottomon rule, by proudly singing the Greek National Anthem. The idea is…
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…
Anthony Albanese, Australian politician serving as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party Sadly we cannot come together and celebrate Greek Independence Day this year. For once, we won’t…
The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on March 25. Greeks also celebrate Greek Independence Day this day. This…
Greece’s first female president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou has sent a message to Greeks abroad for March 25 celebrations, marking Greek Independence Day, the 1821 Greek Revolution against Ottoman Rule. President Sakellaropoulou stressed that…
Greek City Times has compiled a list of National Public Holidays celebrated in Greece during 2019. Tuesday 1st January 2019: New Year’s Day (Πρωτοχρονιά) January 1 is one of the most important…