Right-wing MP Thanos Plevris defended Navy cadets who chanted anti-Turkey slogans during Greece’s Independence Day parade, dismissing the backlash as overblown. Speaking on Skai TV, he argued the slogans reflect combat training and suit the occasion, while criticizing Turkey’s policies and rejecting calls to punish the trainees.
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Armenia, India, and the United Arab Emirates were among the many countries to congratulate Greece…
On March 25th, Greece’s Independence Day, a bride in a dazzling white gown turned heads in Syntagma Square, walking alongside tanks before the military parade. Celebrating her first anniversary, she and her husband ditched convention for a bold tribute to their love, blending personal joy with national pride. The striking contrast of her dress against the military backdrop became an instant symbol of romance and resilience.
Fried cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is a favorite dish for Greeks. It is inextricably…
The Republic of Cyprus celebrated 64 years of independence today with a resounding display of national pride, showcasing its military prowess and unwavering spirit in a grand parade through the capital city.
This year, for the first time, a small group representing the ‘Philhellenes’ proudly marched together…
Indian Culture Minister Meenakshi Lekhi expressed her “delight” in attending a Greek Independence Day event. In…
Russia spoke out against Greece for not inviting a Russian delegation to participate in Greek…
The military parade for Greek Independence Day on March 25 in Athens was joyfully held.…
The residents of Athens witnessed a spectacular sight on Sunday night. The sky was lit up…
Thousands of students in Athens filled Syntagma Square on Sunday, a day ahead of the…
Azerbaijani officials have used Greek Independence Day celebrations in Baku as an opportunity to propagate…
The 202nd anniversary of Greek Independence Day was celebrated in New Delhi with a formal…
Turkey’s friendly rhetoric on the occasion of Greek Independence Day, provoked strong reactions from the…
Kato Achaia was decorated as usual for Saturday’s national holiday, except they confused Oxi Day…
The people of Thessaloniki who decided, on Greek Independence Day and the Day of Annunciation,…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on…
A new era for Greek-Turkish relations is perhaps on the horizon after Greek Foreign Minister…
Athens will look completely different over the Greek Independence Day weekend as the capital prepares…
Fried cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is a favourite dish for Greeks, inextricably linked not…