President Konstantinos Tasoulas hailed the Greek diaspora in a March 21 message, marking the 204th anniversary of the 1821 Revolution. ‘With emotion, we celebrate our National Regeneration—a beacon of freedom and democracy,’ he said, praising their role from Vienna to Odessa and urging unity for a strong Greece and a free Cyprus.
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President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas addressed Greeks abroad with a heartfelt message ahead…
Fried cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is a favorite dish for Greeks. It is inextricably…
March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the religious feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. This significant day, officially established in 1838 by King Otto, honors the Greek struggle for independence and the Orthodox faith, uniting national pride with spiritual reverence.
Plan your 2025 travels in Greece with this guide to important holidays. From the vibrant celebrations of Carnival and Tsiknopempti to the solemn observances of Lent and Easter, understand the key dates and traditions that shape the Greek calendar year. This guide covers major religious holidays like Easter and the Annunciation, national holidays like Labor Day, and traditional festivities like Clean Monday.
Salted cod is eaten all year round, but traditionally on the Feast of the Annunciation…
Cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is the trademark dish of March 25, the feast of…
Fried cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is a favourite dish for Greeks, inextricably linked not…