On this day, we remember the innocent victims of the Massacres of Amida (Άμιδα, Turkish:…
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The First Victory of the Greeks – The Liberation of Salona
[Zalongo, Greece] – Nestled amidst the stunning highlands of Greece's Epirus region, the Dance of…
On this day, we remember the innocent victims of the Massacres of Amida (Άμιδα, Turkish:…
On October 21, 1912, the Greek army liberated the city of Preveza in southwestern Epirus…
The Balkans is the least developed region of Europe, which is squarely due to the…
On this day in 1823, Greek Independence war hero Markos Botsaris was martyred when 350…
Pontus (Pontos), an ancient Greek word for “sea”, refers to the Black Sea and the…
Reminiscent of ancient heroics, on May 8, 1821, 120 Greeks led by Odysseas Androutsos battled…
On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes…
Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates 'Clean Monday' quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’ or alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging), whereby all and sundry flock to the streets armed with sacks of ‘ammunition’ such as colourfully dyed flour, soot and confetti.
On September 23rd, 1821, the rebellious Greeks won a significant victory against the Turks, which led the way to the final liberation of Greece from the Ottomans.
On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes…
Last week saw the conclusion of celebrations for the 201 year anniversary of the Greek…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to address Greek Parliament following discussions with Prime Minister…
Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates 'Clean Monday' quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’ or alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging), whereby all and sundry flock to the streets armed with sacks of ‘ammunition’ such as colourfully dyed flour, soot and confetti.
Throughout his training regime in the lead up to his fight against Teofimo Lopez, undisputed…
The Academy of Athens and the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad & Public Diplomacy of…
On this day, we remember the innocent victims of the Massacres of Amida (Άμιδα, Turkish:…
Anna Karakatsouli, Associate Professor of European History, at the Department of Theatre Studies of the…