This year marks the 193rd anniversary, since the Greek War of Independence that led to the establishment of the modern Greek state.

The anniversary is commemorated with customary parades and festivities across the country. Celebrations culminate with the annual military parade in Athens, in the presence of the country's political and military leadership.

In his message on the occasion of the anniversary, the President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias underlined that the Greek War of Independence shows that “the impossible can be achieved through unity, courage and determination” and noted that “the final exit from the crisis depends on the immediate implementation of a reconstruction plan” which will overcome the memorandum and achieve objectives like employment, liquidity, transparency and meritocracy.

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Hellenic Parliament: Message of the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament on the national anniversary of March 25th