Ottoman Occupation

On this day in 1821, the Greek War of Independence started in Mani

On March 17, 1821, the Maniots at Areopoli declared war on the Turks in the Peloponnese capital of Mani. An…

10 months ago

On this day in 1936, Eleftherios Venizelos passes away

Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern history. Born on the 23rd of…

2 years ago

On this day in 1936, Eleftherios Venizelos passes away

Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern history. Born on the 23rd of…

3 years ago

On this day in 1821, Greek War of Independence starts in Mani

On the 17th March 1821, war was declared on the Turks by the Maniots at Areopoli, in the Peloponnese capital…

3 years ago

On this day in 1936, Eleftherios Venizelos passes away

Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern History. Born on the 23rd…

4 years ago

Greek President honours the 'Mani Fighters'

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and president of the 'Greece 2021' Committee Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki visited Areopoli on Wednesday to attend…

4 years ago

On this day in 1821, Greek War of Independence starts in Mani

On March 17, 1821, war was declared on the Turks by the Maniots at Areopoli, in the Peloponnese capital of…

4 years ago

On this day, March 18th 1936- Eleftherios Venizelos passed away

Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern history. Born on the 23rd of…

5 years ago

On this day in 1821, Greek War of Independence starts in Mani

On the 17th March 1821, war was declared on the Turks by the Maniots at Areopoli, in the Peloponnese capital…

5 years ago

Greece condemns Erdogan’s threats and hate speech

The Greek Foreign Ministry has issued a stern announcement in the wake of Turkish President Erdogan’s rhetoric and threats made…

6 years ago

On this day in 1936, Eleftherios Venizelos passes away

Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern history. Born on the 23rd of…

6 years ago