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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Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias praised “Agenda 2030” as a transformative plan that strengthens the Armed Forces and renews their bond with society. Highlighting 2024 as a pivotal year, he emphasised the agenda’s role in modernising defense while honoring Greece’s timeless values and traditions.
Greece’s Minister of Defence, Nikos Dendias, attended a celebration at the Icaron School today to honour the Hellenic Air Force on the feast day of its Patron Saint, Archangel Michael. Dendias praised the dedication of the Air Force personnel, emphasising their vital role in safeguarding Greece’s national sovereignty and airspace. He also conveyed his gratitude for their ongoing contribution to the nation’s security, offering a heartfelt tribute to the pilots and all members of the Air Force who protect the country’s territorial integrity every day.
Following the school and military parades in Alexandroupolis on October 28, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated that he aimed to convey a message of “spiritual uplift and national pride.” He highlighted Greece’s history of heroism, noting how Greeks have often prioritized a higher ideal over personal fate. “From Leonidas’ ‘Molon labe’ to the defiant spirit of the Souliotes and the nationwide ‘No’ of October 28, 1940, this Greek spirit serves as our beacon and our compass,” he declared.
In his message commemorating the anniversary of October 28, 1940, Archbishop Makarios of Australia reflects on the profound significance of the Greek people’s defiance against tyranny. He emphasizes the historic “OXI” response to the Italian ultimatum, honoring the bravery of ancestors who fought for freedom, democracy, and human dignity. The Archbishop calls for contemporary Greeks to uphold the principles of patriotism, solidarity, and faith, urging them to remember their heritage and inspire future generations.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Greece’s unforgettable victory at the UEFA European Football Championship in 2004, the Bank of Greece…
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Australia spends a fortune on our Olympic Team. There is
hot debate about whether this money is well spent. In this
richly illustrated lecture, David M Pritchard goes back to
the ancient Olympics in order to resolve once and for all
this debate.
The question that has been on everyone’s mind lately is, “Who did it first?” as recent events surrounding renowned artist Nikos Oikonomopoulos wearing the Greek flag at his concert have sparked a new trend in the music industry.