Greece celebrates Independence Day with military parades and reflections on national unity

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On Tuesday, March 25, Greece marked its Independence Day, commemorating the start of the Greek Revolution of 1821 with grand celebrations, including military parades, church services, and ceremonial events.

The day began with a 21-gun salute fired from Lycabettus Hill at 6:20am, followed by a Reveille from Armed Forces and Security Forces music sections. At 8am, the Greek flag was raised at the Acropolis.

A special Doxology service took place at the Athens Cathedral, led by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece.

Following the service, President Constantine Tassoulas laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

At 11:15am, the military parade commenced at Syntagma Square, attended by state, political, judicial, and military leaders.

The parade featured advanced military hardware, including Leopard 2 tanks, missile launchers, and fighter jets, as well as historic aircraft like the T-6 Harvard and Spitfire.

The celebrations concluded with a 21-gun salute and the lowering of the Greek flag.

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a message reflecting on the 204th anniversary of the revolution, emphasised the importance of unity and progress.

“Greeks achieved success when they were united and set ambitious goals,” he stated, stressing that economic prosperity, social cohesion, and strong alliances are key to Greece’s role as a stabilising force in a turbulent region.

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