Thursday, March 25, 2021

200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821

 Greece celebrates the 200 years since the beginning of the Greek War of Independence of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire which led to its modern state.
An impressive military parade for the bicentennial of theGreek Revolution of 1821 was held in Athens, a ceremony that was off limits to the public due to coronavirus restrictions. The public was able to watch only through live television coverage or online streaming.
Because of the historic significance of this year’s Greek Independence Day parade, some squads are wearing traditional costumes from different regions of the Greek mainland and the islands, while actual historical artifacts — many of which have not been exhibited before, were also featured in the parade. Athens, Greece,March 25, 2021.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Refugees and Migrants protest in Athens


Athens, Greece, 20 March 2021

An immigrant woman from Afghanistan seen protesting holding her newborn baby. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalization and benefits regarding housing.
An immigrant man is seen protesting holding a placard that reads: “make racists afraid again”. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Migrant women protest march with their babies in strollers. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
An immigrant man holdind his child and a placard that reads: "refugee lives matter" is seen taking part at the demonstration. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Two migrants from Pakistan wearing the traditional thawb hold placards during the demonstration. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
An immigrant woman from Afghanistan seen protesting holding her child. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
A man and a woman hold a banner promoting the idea of the open borders. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
A stilt man is seen taking part at the pro migrant demonstration. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
An immigrant woman marches with their baby in strollers ahead of the Greek parliament. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
A migrant family march with their babies in strollers ahead of the Greek parliament. Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.
Refugees and irregular immigrants protest march in the central streets of the Greek capital, demanding open borders, legalisation and benefits regarding housing.








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