Greek Independence

Evolution of the Greek Flag: From Early Symbols to Sovereignty

Before the Greek Revolution, various regional flags circulated, often incorporating religious and mythical symbols such as St. George slaying the…

14 January 2025

Message from Archbishop Makarios of Australia on the Anniversary of October 28, 1940

In his message commemorating the anniversary of October 28, 1940, Archbishop Makarios of Australia reflects on the profound significance of…

28 October 2024

The Battle of Petra: The Final Clash of the Greek War of Independence

On September 12, 1829, the Battle of Petra marked the final military clash of the Greek War of Independence. Greek…

12 September 2024

Nafplio, the first Capital of Modern Greece

The first capital of the modern Greek state is a picturesque seaside town in the Argolida region of the southeastern…

1 August 2024

City of San Jose marks March 25 with the 16th Annual Greek Flag Raising Event

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the Daughters of Penelope (DOP), and the Maids of Athena (MOA) gathered on…

5 April 2024

January 15, 1822: Haiti became the first country to recognise an independent Greece

On this day in 1822, Haiti became the first country to On this day in 1822, Haiti recognized Greece's independence…

15 January 2024

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Oxi Day Message to the Greek Community

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extends a heartfelt message to the Greek community in honour of Oxi Day 2023. In…

20 October 2023

An Oxi Day Tribute: Once We Were Here

Reading "Once We Were Here," we are reminded of the unyielding spirit of Greece, the profound impact of history, and…

17 August 2023

Rita Wilson Sings at the White House for Greek Independence Day [video]

Rita Wilson, wife of acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, sang three songs on stage at a reception hosted by President…

31 March 2023

Biden hosts White House event recognizing Greek Independence Day

WASHINGTON (Greek News) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted a reception at the White House in recognition of Greek…

30 March 2023

Greek Independence Day celebrated with MAGNIFICENT military parade in Athens- See EXCLUSIVE images

The military parade on March 25 for Greek Independence Day was magnificent and included the maiden flight of the French-made…

26 March 2023

Haiti was the first country to recognise Greek independence

Many might find it surprising that it was not a European country or the United States to first recognise Greece's…

25 March 2023

Manto Mavrogenous and Laskarina Bouboulina, heroines who fought tirelessly for Greece's Independence

March 25 is a national holiday celebrated throughout Greece. Today Greeks worldwide commemorate Greek Independence Day, which marks the start…

25 March 2023

SENATE DEPUTY LEADER GIANARIS, HELLENIC STATE LEGISLATORS CELEBRATE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY IN NYS CAPITOL, WELCOME ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS TO ALBANY

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, Senator Andrew Gounardes, Senator James Skoufis, Assembly Member Michael Tannousis, and Assembly…

25 March 2023

Yeni Şafak: Turkey will appeal to the International Criminal Court for the... fall of Tripoli!

More than two centuries since the Liberation of Tripolitsa, the Turks want to appeal to the International Court of Justice.…

17 December 2022

1821 Rebirth of the Greek Nation comes alive on university theatre stage

The Rallis Dance Group invite the community to attend their theatrical tribute to the Greek War of Independence against the…

17 November 2022

A Message from the Prime Minister of Australia on Oxi Day 2022

Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese, sends a very special message on the occasion of Oxi Day 2022.

28 October 2022

SEE the AMAZING video of Greece's new Rafale jets flying over the Acropolis on Greek Independence Day

Greece's newly acquired Rafale fighter jets was shown to Athenians for the first time as they participated in the parade…

25 March 2022

The "trolling" of the Indian Embassy in Turkey: "Happy Independence Day to the people of Greece"

The Indian Embassy in Turkey, known for its "trolling" by consistently making friendly tweets towards Greece in the context of…

25 March 2022

Manto Mavrogenous and Laskarina Bouboulina, heroines who fought tirelessly for Greece's Independence

  March 25 is a national holiday celebrated throughout Greece. Today Greeks worldwide commemorate Greek Independence Day, which marks the…

25 March 2022

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