Greek Independence Day
Greek News
The Descendants of the Greek War of Independence Heroes
The descendants of legendary heroes of the Greek War of Independence Georgios Karaiskakis, Laskarina Bouboulina and Nikitaras.
Greek News
Greek City of Kalamata Reenacts Liberation From Ottoman Rule
Citizens of Kalamata celebrated 203 years since the liberation of the city from Ottoman rule with a majestic reenactment of the events.
Greece
Palaion Patron Germanos: A Misunderstood Hero of the Greek War of Independence
One of the most well-known paintings of the Greek War of Independence is by Greek artist Theodoros Vryzakis, and depicts Germanos.
Greece
The Heroines of the Greek War of Independence
The role that Greek women played in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire is not to be overlooked.
Greek News
Kalavryta: The First Greek Town Liberated From the Ottomans
On March 21, 1821 the Greek rebels started the siege of Kalavryta, making it the first Greek town that was liberated from the Ottomans, thus declaring the start of the Greek War of Independence.
Greece
How the Greek War of Independence Inspired Philhellenes Around the World
The Greek War of Independence erupted into the the early nineteenth century as Europe was being shaken to its roots by riots in many nations.
Greece
March 17, 1821: Greek War of Independence Begins in Mani
Mani was the place where the Greek uprising against Ottoman rule actually started and not in Kalavryta on March 25th, 1821 - as is often believed.
Greek News
Mani, Greece: A Destination of Unique Beauty and Rich History
The Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.
Greece
How the Greek Language Was Preserved by Orthodox Martyrs During Ottoman Rule
The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.
Canada
Justin Trudeau Joins Montreal’s Greek Independence Parade
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked in Montreal's Greek Independence parade on Sunday afternoon.
A sea of white and blue flags dominated the parade in the Parc-Extension neighborhood.
The parade, whose grand marshal was Quebec’s minister responsible for the fight against...