In celebration of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, Athens International Airport (AIA) lit up in Greece’s blue and white colours, GTP Headlines reported. “Honouring our national memory, this year we…
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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…
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…
Despite the disruption to daily life and the postponement of Greek National Day celebrations, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to President of the Greek Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister…
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…
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…
The Hon Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia has delivered a message for the Greek Australian community for 25 March, Greek Independence Day, which you can read here- Greek Independence Day is…
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…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in Greece. Today marks the 199th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. This is…
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…
OXI Day on October 28, 1940, commemorates the anniversary when former military general and Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas said: “OXI” (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito…
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…
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…
Paraskevas Piperakis, a blind young man has been named best student from the Music School of Chania and was given the honour of becoming flag-bearer during the March 25 Parade on Monday,…
During events commemorating Greek Independence Day in Kalamata, Greece’s Foreign Minister, George Katrougalos stated that “the message of the 1821 revolution is timeless and shows that when Greeks are united, they can achieve…
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Turkish fighter jets “harassed” his helicopter as he travelled to Greek Independence Day celebrations. Alexis Tsipras said his helicopter was forced into “low manoeuvres” on Monday…
President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos watched the military parade held in Athens, for the March 25 celebrations, marking the anniversary of Greece’s 1821 War of Independence against Ottoman rule, from…
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…