Ottomans

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…

3 months ago

Glory and Blood: Salona Falls on Easter Sunday, 1821

The First Victory of the Greeks – The Liberation of Salona

10 months ago

Dance of Zalongo: A Captivating Cultural Tradition Remembering Heroes

[Zalongo, Greece] – Nestled amidst the stunning highlands of Greece's Epirus region, the Dance of Zalongo remains an enchanting and…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

October 21, 1912 - The Greek Army Liberates Preveza from the Ottomans

On October 21, 1912, the Greek army liberated the city of Preveza in southwestern Epirus during the First Balkan War.…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Timeline of the Greek Pontian Genocide of 1914-1923

Pontus (Pontos), an ancient Greek word for “sea”, refers to the Black Sea and the surrounding coastal areas. The Greek…

2 years ago

May 8, 1821: 120 Greeks battle 8,000 Ottomans and achieve strategic victory

Reminiscent of ancient heroics, on May 8, 1821, 120 Greeks led by Odysseas Androutsos battled 8,000 Ottoman troops at Gravia…

2 years ago

April 19, 1824: The Greatest Philhellene Lord Byron passes away from illness

On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes in Greek history. A cheque…

2 years ago

Alevromoutzouromata (Flour Smudging) in Galaxidi

Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates 'Clean Monday' quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’…

2 years ago

On 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…

2 years ago

April 19, 1824: The Greatest Philhellene Lord Byron passes away from illness

On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes in Greek history. A cheque…

3 years ago

Sydney Honours 25 March Greek Independence Day (GALLERY)

Last week saw the conclusion of celebrations for the 201 year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence of the…

3 years ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to address Greek Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to address Greek Parliament following discussions with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, reports…

3 years ago

Alevromoutzouromata (Flour Smudging) in Galaxidi

Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates 'Clean Monday' quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’…

3 years ago

GEORGE KAMBOSOS: The New Generation of Spartan

Throughout his training regime in the lead up to his fight against Teofimo Lopez, undisputed Lightweight Champion of the world,…

3 years ago

Academy of Athens to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the Greek Diaspora

The Academy of Athens and the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad & Public Diplomacy of the Greek Ministry of Foreign…

3 years 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…

3 years ago

Philhellenes as 'freedom fighters' and the transnational aspects of the 1821 Greek Revolution

Anna Karakatsouli, Associate Professor of European History, at the Department of Theatre Studies of the National and Kapodistrian University of…

3 years ago