Thursday, March 26, 2015
President Pavlopoulos said in statements following the parade. "The parade proves that the March 25 anniversary is not a simple anniversary; it is a living experience and the great message that an uprise is the heroic contemplation of freedom." He added that he hopes next year will be better for Greek people.
On his part, after the parade Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the Greek revolution set the framework of values on which the Greek state was built. "Today we must remember that nothing was given to us for free, everything was claimed after struggle, and when you are right then you win," Tsipras said.
On his part, after the parade Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the Greek revolution set the framework of values on which the Greek state was built. "Today we must remember that nothing was given to us for free, everything was claimed after struggle, and when you are right then you win," Tsipras said.

Athens University Rector Thanos Dimopoulos focused on the contribution of the War of Independence on education. He explained that the nation was fighting to preserve its language, traditions, national consciousness and religion.
Greek News Agenda: March 25 Celebrations