Greek Independence Day
Diplomacy
Turkish Foreign Minister Affirms “Neighborly Ties” on Greek Independence Day
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu extended a letter of congratulation to his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias on March 25, the anniversary of Greek Independence Day.
The letter of congratulation emphasized "good neighborly ties" between Greece and Turkey in what may...
Art
Greek Artist Captures Essence of Hellenism Through Pop Art
Greek artist Caroline Rovithi is motivated by the motto "All You Need is Greece," when creating her bright, bold, and empowering artwork.
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...
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...
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.
Greece
Trees that Became Part of the Greek War of Independence Epic
Dozens of centuries-old trees that became part of the rich lore of the Greek War of Independence have been identified by a Greek scientist
Greek church
President Biden Sends Letter of Thanks to Archbishop Elpidophoros
President Biden sent a letter to Archbishop Elpidophoros, thanking him for the remarks that he shared on Greek Independence Day.