Greek Ministry of Culture experts prepare to travel to Ghent on Friday to examine the…
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Unknown perpetrators vandalised the Monument of the 200 in Kaisariani, causing visible damage to the…
Greece’s claims for reparations and compensation stemming from wartime crimes remain active, enforceable and valid,…
A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Acropolis to commemorate 81 years since Athens was liberated from Nazi occupation, attended by President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Mayor Haris Doukas, and representatives of Greece’s Armed Forces and Parliament.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki will demand €1.4 trillion in WWII reparations from Germany, emphasizing “justice and truth” during a meeting next week. While supported by PiS, the push faces resistance from Germany and skepticism from Poland’s current government. Greece’s similar claims highlight ongoing regional demands for Nazi-era accountability.
In the dark of May 30, 1941, under Nazi occupation, two young Greeks, Manolis Glezos and Lakis Santas, scaled the Acropolis to strike a blow against tyranny. With only a knife and unyielding resolve, the 19-year-olds cut down the swastika flag, a hated symbol of oppression, from the sacred rock. As dawn broke, Athenians gazed in awe at the empty pole, their spirits lifted by an act of defiance that would echo through history.
On April 27, 1941, German forces entered Athens, raising the Nazi swastika atop the Acropolis after lowering the Greek flag, marking a dark chapter in Greek history. Following General Tsolakoglou’s controversial surrender, the Greek front collapsed, King George II and his government fled to Crete, and British forces retreated.
The 80th anniversary of Athens’ liberation from Nazi occupation was marked today with commemorations tinged with warnings about the resurgence of fascism in Europe and beyond… As Athens commemorates its liberation, the message echoes: Never again war, never again fascism. The fight continues against forgetting the past and revising history to suit dangerous agendas
The Municipality of Athens has announced a series of free guided tours for October, offering residents the chance to explore the city’s rich history and culture. Running from October 12 to 30, the tours cover iconic sites like the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, and Roman Agora, as well as special events commemorating Athens’ liberation from Nazi occupation and the fall of the Greek dictatorship. Tours are free, but space is limited, and participants must cover any entry fees to museums or archaeological sites.
Anogia marked the 80th anniversary of its Holocaust with a commemorative event honouring the village’s resistance heroes who fought against Nazi occupation in 1944. The ceremony, attended by government officials, military representatives, and local leaders, emphasised the enduring legacy of sacrifice and the responsibility to preserve the memory and values upheld by those who gave their lives for freedom.
Eighteen civilians who were executed on Crete by the Nazis during World War II have…
Greeks have a passionate love affair with Macedonia, and even during the darkest hour of…
The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) will stream two Jewish-themed Greek films throughout the month…
“We bow with respect to the memory of those who fought for freedom, with the…
Athenians celebrated their city’s 73rd anniversary of its liberation from Nazi occupation forces on Thursday.…
