flag-bearers

The new conservative government announced on Tuesday its intention to radically overhaul primary and secondary education in Greece, including the abolition of the controversial measure introduced by the previous leftist administration to pick flag-bearers by draw. Niki Kerameus, Greece's new...

Amir; an 11-year-old refugee boy from Afghanistan, will carry the Greek flag during the annual school parade to commemorate the October 28, 1940 anniversary of Greece’s refusal to ally with the Italian Axis powers in World War II, known...

Pyrros Dimas, Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest weightlifting champions of all time, has launched a scathing attack on the Greek government for its decision to change the selection process for flag-bearers in Greek primary school parades. Last...

The government is under fire from most opposition parties following its unexpected decision to repeal the years-long practice that the best students in Greek primary schools become flag-bearers in student parades. The new decision decrees that flag-bearers would be drawn...

In a surprise move the Syriza-led government has reversed the years-long practice in Greek primary schools according to which flag-bearers in school parades in both National Days (March 25, October 28) were determined by their school performance. Instead, the Ministry...