Greece advances Unknown Soldier Tomb preservation with a joint committee focusing on cleaning and lighting upgrades. This follows 2025 laws shifting oversight to the Defense Ministry for the Syntagma Square cenotaph.
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The Australian Embassy in Greece hosted Australia Day Athens 2026 with 400+ guests, featuring Nick Bourdaniotis and Effy Alexakis exhibitions plus strong bilateral ties
Can a men’s skirt embody bravery, resistance, and national pride?In Greece, the answer is an…
Greek Presidential Guard anniversary celebrates 157 years as Evzones host President Tasoulas for traditional luncheon in Athens.
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle paid her first courtesy visit to the Greek Parliament, where she was welcomed by Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis with a red rose and discussed bilateral relations in a warm 15-minute meeting.
Pantelis Xystros Evzone photographer: From 1975 service to 15 years capturing Evzones. SKAI’s Dekatians reveals his journey.
In a social media post, the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, commented on…
The Evzones Collection, praised by Bill Papastergiadis, captures Greece’s Presidential Guard in stunning photos, displayed in Athens and soon to tour the USA.
Presidential guards rescued a woman who set herself on fire outside a central Athens venue…
The Greek Presidential Guard, or Evzones, visited Sydney in a moving tribute to the shared history of Greece and Australia. From marching at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park to honoring Anzac sacrifices at Greek Orthodox churches, their presence celebrated a legacy of alliance forged in WWII and beyond.
On May 3, 2025, students from the NSW Department of Education’s Secondary College of Languages joined a captivating Zoom presentation by the Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard. The 40-minute event, part of the Evzones’ Sydney visit, offered insights into their history, iconic uniforms, and ceremonial duties, leaving a lasting impression on Years 7-12 Modern Greek language students.
On May 19, Greece marked the 106th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide with solemn ceremonies at Syntagma Square and the Hellenic Parliament. Evzones of the Presidential Guard honoured the memory of the 353,000 victims by performing the changing of the guard in traditional Pontian attire, while the Parliament lit its facade with a symbolic projection commemorating the tragedy.
On May 4, 2025, the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, brought a profound sense of pride and unity to Sydney’s Greek Orthodox communities in Kogarah and Belmore. Their historic visit, marked by solemn ceremonies and vibrant cultural celebrations, honored shared Greek-Australian heritage during ANZAC commemorations.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) brought a piece of Greece to Sydney’s Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood. Their heartfelt visit, part of ANZAC Week, stirred emotions and reconnected elderly residents with their cultural roots.
On May 2, 2025, St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church in Parramatta welcomed the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, in a heartfelt celebration. Featuring traditional Greek dance and enthusiastic students, the event showcased Greek pride and unity.
The Greek Presidential Guard, the Evzones, brought pride and emotion to St Basil’s NSW/ACT in Randwick age care, marching to the acclaimed The Evzones Collection photo exhibition. The week-long exhibition, a highlight of the evening, celebrated Greek heritage alongside a heartfelt chapel service, uniting residents, families, and dignitaries in a night of cultural connection.
AHEPA NSW Inc marked its 91st anniversary with a moving luncheon honoring the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, in Sydney. The event, filled with cultural performances, heartfelt speeches, and community awards, celebrated the enduring ties between Greece and Australia while supporting local Hellenic initiatives.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard Evzones brought tradition and pride to NSW Parliament House during their ANZAC Week 2025 visit, celebrating 125 years of Greek-Australian solidarity. Their iconic uniforms and disciplined presence underscored the enduring bond between Greece and Australia.
Sydney hosted a heartfelt reception for the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, marking a week of ANZAC commemorations and celebrating the deep cultural and historical ties between Greece and Australia. Over 250 community leaders gathered to honor this elite ceremonial unit, with events highlighting shared sacrifice and enduring friendship
The Greek Presidential Guard known as the Evzones, made a historic visit to Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox College in Sydney, inspiring 800 students with their discipline and tradition. The event, held during a Doxology service, strengthened cultural ties and honored the shared motto: “ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ – Forever Excelling.”
Despite rain in Sydney, a large crowd gathered for a solemn Guard of Honour Ceremony led by the Evzones at Martin Place Cenotaph on May 2, 2025. The wet surface prevented their march and guard swap, but the event, featuring Greek Orthodox school choirs, honored Greek-Australian wartime sacrifices.
The Evzones marched to Sydney’s ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, 3rd May 2025, honoring Greek-Australian wartime sacrifices. Joined by flag-waving crowds and traditional Greek costumes, the ceremony featured a wreath-laying by Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis, celebrating shared values of freedom and democracy.
The Evzones, Greece’s iconic Presidential Guard, visited the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney during their Anzac Day commemorative tour, reinforcing cultural and historical ties between Greece and Australia. Warmly welcomed by Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis and staff, their presence underscores shared histories of sacrifice and service.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, were honored at a Hellenic Club of Sydney luncheon on May 1, 2025, celebrating the Greek-Australian ANZAC legacy. The event, attended by dignitaries like Cyprus High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis and Greek Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis, highlighted shared wartime sacrifices and the enduring bond between Greece and Australia.
Sydney’s Greek community is invited to join two ANZAC ceremonies with Greece’s Evzones on May 2 and 3, 2025, honoring Greek-Australian sacrifices in World War II. Additional church services and gatherings will follow, celebrating shared heritage.
Sydney warmly welcomed Greece’s Evzones at a Doxology Service in Redfern, led by Archbishop Makarios, with NSW Premier Chris Minns and Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis in attendance. Marking their first Australian visit, the Evzones toured the Sydney Opera House and Harbour, celebrating the 125-year bond between Greece and Australia during ANZAC Day commemorations.
The St. George Greek Orthodox Community and Parish Thebarton marks its 65th anniversary, alongside the 55th anniversary of Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris’ appointment and St. George’s Day, with a vibrant festival featuring Greece’s Presidential Guard, distinguished guests, and cultural celebrations.
St Basil’s Homes in South Australia marked Anzac Day with a heartfelt ceremony, welcoming the Hellenic Presidential Guard for their fifth visit. The event honored residents, veterans, and the shared Greek-Australian heritage, celebrating courage, sacrifice, and community.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, led the Greece contingent in Adelaide’s ANZAC Day March 2025, their fustanella uniforms dazzling thousands. Honoring ANZAC-Greek wartime sacrifices, their disciplined march was a cultural highlight of a poignant day of remembrance.
Thebarton Hellenic Festival 2025 will be held on Sunday, April 27th, St George Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Rose Street, Thebarton, South Australia from 12.30pm to late.
