Greek National Anthem

Greek Manager Ivan Jovanovic Secures Debut Win and Avoids Anthem Controversy Ahead of Nations League Clash with Ireland

Ivan Jovanovic, newly appointed manager of Greece’s national team, marked his debut with a decisive 2-0 victory over Finland, while…

5 months ago

August 4th, 1865 - By official decree, the Hymn to Liberty becomes the official Greek National Anthem

The lyrics for the anthem come from the epic 158-stanza poem by Dionysios Solomos in 1823. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VkPRU6C-JQ The first two…

6 months ago

The National Symbols of Greece: Flag, Emblem and Anthem

On the occasion of Greece's National Day, which celebrates the anniversary of its War of Independence against the Ottoman Turks,…

10 months ago

Beyond the Anthem: Discovering the Poetic Power of Dionysios Solomos

Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos

12 months ago

The Greek National Anthem (VIDEO)

The Greek National Anthem, also referred to as the Hymn to Liberty or the Hymn to Freedom, is a song…

2 years ago

TURKEY: Greek national anthem cut halfway at the World Arm Wrestling Championships in Antalya

The Turks made a new provocation in Antalya during the awarding of medals to the winners of the World Arm…

2 years ago

The Anniversary of ‘Ulysses’ – A Masterpiece in Modern Writing

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of ‘Ulysses’ by Irish writer James Joyce, widely regarded as one…

3 years ago

Musician, singer, songwriter George Karantonis: The remarkable story of Australia's Greek Son

Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; "Xenos…

4 years ago

History made at Sydney Town Hall with full length Hymn to Liberty performed for first time in Australia

The full Greek National anthem, Hymn to Liberty, 158 stanzas long, was performed live for the first time in Australian…

4 years ago

The Greek National Anthem (VIDEO)

The Greek National Anthem, also referred to as the Hymn to Liberty or the Hymn to Freedom, is a song…

4 years ago

Soprano Anastasia Zannis to perform National Anthem at the Acropolis on March 25

The atmosphere and experience on the morning of March 25 at the Acropolis, the Holy Rock of Athens, will be…

4 years ago

Greek National Anthem in sign language (VIDEO)

For the first time, the Greek National Anthem, the “Hymn to Freedom”, has been rendered into sign language. The video…

4 years ago

On this day in 1798, the writer of the Greek Anthem is born

Dionysios Solomos is the national poet of Greece - not only because he wrote the Greek anthem, but also because…

4 years ago

Footage of soldiers singing the Greek National Anthem as they approach Kastellorizo (VIDEO)

A video is going viral on social media showing soldiers singing the Greek National Anthem as they approach Kastellorizo. Kastellorizo…

4 years ago

Greek Community of NSW- Programme of events celebrating 200 years of Greek Independence

In 2021, the bicentennial of Greece’s declaration of the War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire will be widely celebrated…

4 years ago

The National Symbols of Greece: Flag, Emblem and Anthem

On the occasion of the National Day of Greece, where the country celebrates the anniversary of its War of Independence…

5 years ago