The 1821 revolution serves as “a timeless example for all the peoples of the world” as it “teaches us that even a small nation can defeat a mighty empire when it declares ‘Liberty or Death’ on its flag,” the main opposition SYRIZA leader said.
The European Union and the United States reached a preliminary agreement to avoid major disruption in transatlantic data flows that had been jeopardized by a ruling of the EU top court, the EU Commission head and the US President said on Friday.
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has acknowledged the role of Greece, “a key partner and NATO ally,” in advancing the two countries’ “shared goals for people and stability” in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou marked Greek Independence Day on Friday saying that the 1821 revolution against the Ottoman Empire serves as an inspiration for modern-day Greeks seeking to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to virtually deliver an address to the Greek Parliament to rally international support for his country’s fight against Russia’s invasion, reports said Friday.
Children watch the military parade commemorating Greek Independence Day in Athens, Friday.
The Kalfayan Galleries is hosting an exhibition on the self-proclaimed “period of innocence” of Nausica Pastra (1921-2011), one of the country’s most renowned contemporary sculptors
Greece will as of mid-April abolish fines for people over the age of 60 who are unvaccinated against Covid-19, authorities said Wednesday. A monthly 100-euro administrative fine was introduced January 15 in a bid to boost inoculation rates.
RCB Bank in Cyprus said Thursday an “extremely volatile geopolitical situation” has prompted it to wind down operations and turn itself into an asset management company.
Greek fighter sets fly over the military parade commemorating Greek Independence Day in Athens, Friday.