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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier turns 93

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of Athens’ most iconic and visited monuments, turns 93 this year. Both visitors…

7 days ago

Heatwave Guardians: The Evzones' Unwavering Duty in Athens 2024

In the heart of Athens, a relentless heatwave grips the city, pushing temperatures to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius. Amid…

6 months ago

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier turns 92

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Syntagma Square in Athens by the Hellenic Parliament building.

1 year ago

Exploring Athens City Centre by foot

Athens is the capital of the Modern Greek state since 1834. The city has a long, long history and it…

2 years ago

Why Watching the Changing of the Guard (Evzones) in Athens is a must

Something unique to Greece is the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens, which occurs every…

3 years ago

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier turns 90

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of Athens’ most iconic and visited monuments, turns 90 this year. Both visitors…

3 years ago

Farmer threatens to detonate Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens (PHOTOS)

A 58-year-old farmer with psychological problems parked his vehicle close to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before he was…

3 years ago

Melbourne leg of 'The Evzones Collection' national exhibition a resounding success

"I want the Greek DNA showcased in this exhibition to trigger pride, acknowledgement and a respect for the modern world’s…

4 years ago

Prince Charles “enormously touched” to be given Gold Medal of Honour

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, departed from Greece on Thursday following two days of bicentennial celebrations.…

4 years ago

"Greece has long held the most special place in my heart," says Prince Charles

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, said he is “delighted” to be back in Greece, which has long held the…

4 years ago

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit Greece for Independence Day celebrations

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have been invited by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to participate…

4 years ago

Maintenance works at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens

Cleaning works are being carried out at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, ahead of Greek Independence Day…

4 years ago

Greek Foreign Minister welcomes Egyptian President

Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” on Tuesday…

4 years ago

The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis

Born in Nambour, Queensland, Nick Bourdaniotis grew up in Brisbane and moved to Sydney in 2001. Nick’s passion for photography…

5 years ago

Evzones' march in honour of Presidential Guard who passed away, with his father by their side

In memory of 24-year-old Evzone Spyros Thoma, who died suddenly a few hours after his shift at the Tomb of…

6 years ago

Alexis Tsipras off to Moscow to meet Putin

Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, is departing today for Moscow for a working visit on Friday with Russian President Vladimir…

6 years ago

Why Watching the Changing of the Guard (Evzones) in Athens is a must

Something unique to Greece is the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens, which occurs daily,…

7 years ago

Exploring Athens City Centre by foot

Athens is the capital of the Modern Greek state since 1834. The city has a long, long history and it…

8 years ago