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Greece
Dozens of Refugees Ready to March to Greece-FYROM Border
Dozens of asylum seekers are gathering in the city of Thessaloniki; following a call through social media, for a march to Greece's northern border with FYROM to protest their inability to move to other European countries.
About 80 people; mostly...
Culture
Greeks Welcome Spring with the Ancient Tradition of Martis
Greeks are preparing to welcome the spring by celebrating an ancient annual custom this March with the tradition of “Martis" where both adults and children adorn themselves with red and white brackets made of thread from March 1 to March...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Τradition of March
According to the spring tradition of "Marti" or "Martia," adults and children wear a small bracelet made of red and white thread from March 1st till the 31st. The tradition dates back to ancient Greece and is held throughout the...
Greece
Greeks March in Honor of 1973 Student Uprising in Athens
Thousands of Greeks hit the streets of Athens on Tuesday in honor of the student uprising against the Greek dictatorship that took place on this day in 1973.
Greek citizens, including organized blocs such as the All Workers Militant Front (PAME) and the...