Brisbane marked the 204th Greek Independence Day at Parliament House, hosted by George Mastrocostas. With dignitaries, anthems, and landmarks lit blue and white, it celebrated Greece’s 1821 legacy and its Queensland ties
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Greek football star Konstantinos Karetsas, 17, honored March 25th with a poignant Instagram post: ‘Happy birthday Greece, after 400 years of war, freedom,’ echoing the spirit of the 1821 Revolution.
A viral video of Naval Academy students chanting ‘Cyprus is Greek’ and cursing Turkey during Athens’ March 25 parade has sparked outrage. Military probes and opposition criticism follow, with disciplinary measures looming.
Archbishop Elpidophoros compared Trump to Constantine the Great at a White House Greek Independence Day event, gifting him a cross. Representing 3 million Greek Americans, he praised Trump’s leadership, bridging faith and heritage.
Canberra turned blue for Greek Independence Day on March 25, with landmarks like the Royal Australian Mint stepping in after a glitch at Old Parliament House. The Ambassador of Greece joined the festivities, capping a day that began at St. Nicholas Church.
Kimberly Guilfoyle returned to the White House for Greek Independence Day, praised by Trump as his pick for ambassador to Greece. Amid cheers, she hailed his leadership, awaiting Senate approval after her split from Trump Jr.
Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition, celebrates Greek Independence Day, honoring the courage of Greek patriots in 1821 and the contributions of Greek migrants to Australia. ‘Their strength and determination helped build our modern nation,’ he says, wishing all Greek-Australians a joyful day.
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.
