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Greek News
Couple Revives Greek War of Independence on Wedding Day
A couple from central Greece's Trikala region decided recently to celebrate in the most special way the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence on the most important day of their lives: their wedding.
Diaspora
Diaspora Sends Hundreds of Proposals to Mark Greece’s Bicentennial
The Greek Diaspora has sent hundreds of proposals for actions and events marking Greece's bicentennial, "Greece 2021"
Diaspora
Greece to be Honored by Costa Rica on Shared Bicentennial
The nations of Greece and Costa Rica are both celebrating the bicentennial of their independence this year.
Greece
The Great Fighters of the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, which began in 1821, resembles the stuff of legend.
Greece
The Spartan Photographer Who Brings Greece 1821 Back to Life
Elias Pergantis is a photographer whose work created a spectacular result that revives the moments of the Greek War of Independence of 1821.
Greek News
Bouboulina’s Descendant On the Greek Heroine’s Timeless Legacy
Bouboulina's descendant recounts what makes his ancestor's legacy timeless beyond her decisive involvement in the Greek War of Independence.
Australia
Sydney Opera House to Project Greek Flag for Greece’s Bicentennial
The NSW government said the Sydney Opera House will be bedecked in the Greek flag on March 25, the Bicentennial of the War of Independence.
Europe
Naples, Cyprus Participate in Greek War of Independence Exhibition
The Greek War of Independence is celebrated in three parallel exhibitions with the collaboration of Cyprus and Naples, Italy
Art
Heroes of the 1821 Revolution Adorn Athens’ National Garden
The open air exhibition in Athens titled 'History Has A Face' is already in progress in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence
Greece
Philhellenes Who Fought in Greek War of Independence
Philhellenes who fought in the Greek War of Independence will be honored by a museum that will open its doors soon in Greece, in celebration of the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence.
The new "Museum of Philhellenism," which will...