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New Year's Good Luck Charm Highlights 200 years of Greek Independence
In 2021, Greeks will celebrate 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821; the armed uprising waged by the Greek revolutionaries against the Ottomans, which resulted in the eventual overthrowing of the Ottoman Empire and creating an independent state.
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Greece
Greek Presidential Guard Established 150 Years Ago Today
The long and remarkable history of the Greek Presidential Guard (or Proedrikí Frourá in Greek) started on a day much like this, 150 years ago.
This distinguished, battalion-sized military unit, dubbed Agema at the time, was established by a royal...