Greek War of Independence

Nine years after the vandalism of the monument dedicated to 19th century French philhellenes General Charles Nicolas Fabvier and Francois Robert, who fought valiantly in the struggle for Greek independence, all that is left is its base, which is sometimes used as a coffee table for passers-by on the Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian road ringing the Acropolis in Athens.

President Joe Biden paid tribute to Greek ideals and the ties that bind the United States to Greece in a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the White House on Thursday.

As we celebrated Greek Independence Day on March 25th, we took a deeper look at one of the crucial figures of the Greek Revolution of 1821, Lord Byron. 

Aside from his status as a world-renowned poet at the time, he was also perhaps the most famous philhellene to travel to Greece and ultimately give his life for Greek independence in 1824, 200 years ago. 

Democrats Abroad Greece (DAGR) have welcomed President Joe Biden's annual proclamation declaring March 25 as Greek Independence Day as "reaffirmation of the strong and growing ties between Greece and the United States."

The declaration of the revolution against Ottoman rule on March 25, 1821, remains "glorious milestone in the long history of our nation," President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has said in her message to the Greek diaspora on the occasion of Greek Independence Day.

US President Joe Biden has noted that "the partnership, alliance and friendship shared by Greece and the United States is stronger than ever before - due in large part to the culture, courage, and character of the Greek American community" in the annual proclamation of March 25 as Greek Independence Day.

Three Hellenic Navy ships will open to the public over four days as part of the celebrations for the Greek Independence Day on March 25.

In celebration of Greek Independence Day on March 25, the Municipality of Athens and the Organization for Culture, Sport and Youth of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA) present the exhibition "Our Flags, Glorious Fabrics, Markings of History." Featuring approximately 50 historic flags, each bearing its own symbolic significance, the exhibition spans key moments in Greek history from antiquity

On April 4, the event for the Greek Revolution of 21 at the White House will take place - Government sources note, however, that the exact date has not been officially announced between the two sides

Delving into this year's International Museum Day theme of sustainability and how cultural institutions are affected by climate change and can contribute to combatting its effects, the Museum of Byzantine Culture (mbp.gr) presents a two-part exhibition, "Phoenix - Agon," which casts artifacts beside modern works of art.