Tag: Greek revolution

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Thousands Fill New York’s 5th Avenue for Greek Independence Day Parade

Thousands of Greek-Americans gathered on New York’s Fifth Avenue to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The parade, featuring honored guests like Olympiacos President Vangelis Marinakis and Greek political leaders, highlighted the enduring strength of the Greek diaspora. The event showcased Greek culture, unity, and pride, culminating in emotional moments, particularly the presence of the Evzones, Greece’s Presidential Guard.

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Piraeus Honours Greek Revolution with Flag in the Sea on March 25 Anniversary

In a moving tribute to Greece’s revolutionary past, the Bay of Aphrodite in Piraeus shimmered with national pride on March 24, 2025, as the Greek flag unfurled across the sea. Marking the National Anniversary of March 25, 1821, this annual tradition—organized by the Municipality of Piraeus with the Association of Greek Frogmen—honored the heroic naval struggles of the Greek Revolution, stirring emotions of unity and admiration among onlookers.

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What We Celebrate on March 25: Greece’s Dual Celebration – Customs and Traditions

March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the religious feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. This significant day, officially established in 1838 by King Otto, honors the Greek struggle for independence and the Orthodox faith, uniting national pride with spiritual reverence.

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On This Day – January 30/February 11, 1827: Battle of Kastella, a Spark of Victory for the Greeks

During the pivotal battle to break the siege of the Acropolis of Athens in 1827, Turkish forces attacked the fortified Greek camp in Kastella but were repelled. This conflict followed Kütahı Pasha’s victory at Kamatero, leading him to demand the Greeks’ surrender at the Acropolis. After their refusal, a fierce battle ensued, showcasing a glimmer of victory for the Greek revolutionaries.

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Outrage After Young Man Abuses and Defaces Monument to Hero of Pre-Revolutionary Greece (VIDEO)

A young man has sparked outrage in Greece after a video showed him spitting and hurling abusive language at the statue of Antonis Katsantonis, a hero of the pre-revolutionary Greek struggle. The incident, which took place in the Municipality of Kordelio – Evosmos, has led to calls for punishment and sparked a broader debate on the protection of national heritage and respect for historical monuments.

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Samothrace Celebrates 112 Years of Liberation!

On this day, 112 years ago, the beautiful island of Samothrace was liberated from Ottoman rule. It was October 19th, 1912, when three majestic battleships of the Greek fleet arrived, greeted by the jubilant cries and joyous hymns of the newly liberated Samothracian people. After 458 long years of harsh Ottoman rule, their beloved island was free.

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The Fall of Tripolitsa: A Turning Point in the Greek War of Independence

The Fall of Tripolitsa on September 23rd, 1821, stands as a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence. It marked not only a strategic victory for the Greek revolutionaries, capturing the Ottoman administrative center of the Peloponnese, but also a symbolic triumph against Ottoman rule. While marred by the brutality of the ensuing violence, the event had profound consequences for the Greek struggle for independence, boosting morale, providing much-needed resources, and ultimately contributing to the establishment of a free Greek state.

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A Prince of Greece with No Greek Blood: Prince Philip’s Greek Origins

June 10 marks the 103rd anniversary of Prince Philip’s birth. Despite having no Greek blood, his early life was deeply intertwined with Greece’s turbulent history. Born on a kitchen table in Corfu in 1921, Philip’s family fled Greece amid revolution, starting a journey that led him to become the Duke of Edinburgh and a steadfast pillar of the British monarchy