Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is reportedly considering filing a complaint with the EBU over Greece’s Eurovision 2025 entry, *Asteromata*. Despite Greek singer Klaudia stating that the song is about displaced people due to wars and conflicts, Turkish sources suspect it references the Pontic Genocide. The controversy highlights ongoing historical tensions between Greece and Turkey, as the genocide is officially recognized by some countries but denied by Turkey.
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April 6 has officially been designated Thracian Hellenism Day in Greece, following a presidential decree and a law passed in 2022. This year marks the first official observance, with events to honor the memory of Thracian Greeks who were killed or displaced. Aristeidis Chrysopoulos, president of the Panhellenic Federation of Thracian Societies, emphasized the importance of recognising the genocide against all Greeks of Asia Minor, including Thracians and Pontians, ensuring their history is remembered.
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The Greek Community of Melbourne is calling on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to support a pivotal motion in the Legislative Council aimed at formally recognizing the genocides of Greek, Assyrian, and Armenian populations between 1915 and 1923. This motion seeks to join other Australian states and countries worldwide in acknowledging these historical atrocities, promoting healing and reconciliation among affected communities.