Greek Independence Day
Greece
The Chios Massacre: The Worst Atrocity Committed by the Ottomans
The Chios massacre of 1822 was perhaps the worst atrocity carried out by the Ottomans against Greeks during the Greek War of Independence.
Diaspora
Maryland Celebrates Greek Independence Day
Maryland’s Greek-American community and philhellenes joyfully participated in the annual Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore’s historic Greek Town on Sunday.
Life-long Marylanders Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos were honored to serve as the 2022 Parade’s Grand Marshalls.
Representing the...
Greek News
Greece Marks Independence Day with Grand Military Parade in Athens
Greece commemorated on Friday the 201st anniversary of the 1821 War of Independence against 400 years of Ottoman rule with the annual military parade in the center of the capital.
Thousands of Greeks flocked to the city center to watch...
Australia
Australia’s Scott Morrison Honors Greek Independence Day
Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has issued a message addressed to Greek Australians and Hellenes around the world in honour of Greek Independence Day.
Morrison drew back on last year’s bicentenary celebrations when Australia’s landmarks were lit in blue and...
Greece
Theodoros Kolokotronis: Ultimate Symbol of the Greek War of Independence
Theodoros Kolokotronis is undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830.
Diaspora
Biden Issues Greek Independence Day Proclamation
US President Joe Biden issued a Greek Independence Day proclamation hours ahead of March 25th, honoring the "countries' deep and historic bond."
Biden makes a special reference to the estimated 3 million Americans of Greek descent. "Throughout my career, I...
Greece
March 25 Marks the Annunciation, A Feast for Orthodoxy and Hellenism
March 25 is a very important date for Hellenism as it marks both the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence and the Annunciation.
Greek News
Greece 1821-2022: The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
Diaspora
“We Stand By the Greeks of Ukraine”, President Sakellaropoulou Says
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said ahead of Greek Independence Day on March 25 that the Greek community in Ukraine "is in our thoughts, as it’s going through a trying time and is suffering the hardships of war."
In a message...
Greece
The Friendship Between Thomas Jefferson and Adamantios Korais
Philologist Adamantios Korais and Thomas Jefferson exchanged important correspondence during the Greek War of Independence.