Ottoman empire

Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years

Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years

The Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923) affirmed the Greek sovereignty on Western Thrace. During World War II , the…

6 days ago

Hellenic President Commemorates Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Athens, Greece - Hellenic President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has released a statement marking the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. "Today,…

4 weeks ago

Lost Letter Exposes Philhellene Lord Byron's Scathing Critique of Wife and Mother-in-Law

On the 200th anniversary of Greece's folk hero Lord Byron's death, a previously unseen letter sheds light on the explosive…

1 month ago

The 1822 Massacre of Chios by the Ottoman Empire

In 1822, European capitals were inundated with reports about a massacre against Christians in the Aegean, and the supposed birthplace…

2 months ago

Greek and Canadian Prime Ministers March in Montreal's Vibrant Greek Independence Day Parade

Montreal's Park-Extension district transformed into a sea of blue and white on Sunday as the city's vibrant Greek community celebrated…

2 months ago

Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day 2024

Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in…

2 months ago

Stolen Greek Monastery Manuscripts Reveal 16th Century Massacre

Recovered manuscripts from the 16th century shed light on the turbulent history of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Ikosifoinissa in…

2 months ago

Hagia Sophia: Minaret Restoration Due to Structural Cracks

Dismantling efforts have begun on one of the four minarets surrounding Hagia Sophia after structural cracks were discovered, signaling the…

3 months ago

ELENI STAIKOU: The fascinating story of avoiding Turkish sex slavery by mutilating eyeball

The vest of Eleni Staikou, who has a most fascinating story, dominates a prominent position in Exodus Museum of Missolonghi.…

3 months ago

February 4, 1843, Greek General Theodoros Kolokotronis passes away

Greek General Theodoros Kolokotronis, known as the ultimate symbol and leading figure of the Greek War of Independence, which took…

4 months ago

November 1, 1895: Ottomans perpetrate the Massacres of Amida, 100,000 Greeks exterminated

On this day, we remember the innocent victims of the Massacres of Amida (Άμιδα, Turkish: Diyarbakır), more commonly known as…

7 months ago

On this day in 1912, Greek torpedo boat sinks the Feth-i Bülend in Thessaloniki

October 31, 1912, marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Feth-i Bülend Ottoman warship by the Greek Navy during…

7 months ago

Thessaloniki was liberated by the Greek Army from the Ottomans on this day in 1912

On this day in 1912, the commander of the 8th Turkish army corps, Hasan Tahsin Pasha, signed the protocol officially…

7 months ago

October 22, 1912: The Greek Army liberates Chalastra

The epic of the inhabitants of Chalastra, October 22-24, 1912 - The First Balkan War. After the decisive victory that…

7 months ago

October 8, 1912: Greece liberates Lemnos from the Ottoman Empire

During the First Balkan War, the Greek Navy under Rear Admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis, liberated the island Lemnos without any casualties…

8 months ago

October 8, 1912: First Balkan War begins as Greece and allies decolonise most of Ottoman Europe

The Balkan League, comprising of Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro, declared war against the Ottoman Empire on October 8, 1912,…

8 months ago

The negative effects of the Ottoman Empire on education is still felt to this day in the Balkans

The Balkans is the least developed region of Europe, which is squarely due to the backwardness of the Ottomans. Education…

8 months ago

Thessaloniki's iconic White Tower

The White Tower is without a doubt the ultimate landmark in Thessaloniki due to its vast historical significance and prominent…

8 months ago

September 23, Tripoli celebrates its liberation from the Turks

On September 23rd, 1821, the rebellious Greeks won a significant victory against the Turks, which led the way to the…

8 months ago

On this day in 1823, Markos Botsaris was martyred when 350 Greeks attacked thousands of Ottomans

On this day in 1823, Greek Independence war hero Markos Botsaris was martyred when 350 Souliote Greeks he led attacked…

9 months ago