Pontian Greek Genocide
Europe
Turkish Family Looking After Historic Pontic Greek Church
For generations a group of ethnic Greeks called Pontic Greeks lived along the shores of what is now known as the Black Sea. However, from 1914-1923 their prosperity and peaceful way of life came to a tragic end when...
Europe
Pontian Greek Remembrance Day in Düsseldorf
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By Aspasia Zontanou
In 1994, the Greek parliament declared that the Pontian Greek Genocide (1914-1923) be remembered every year on May 19. This last Sunday, in Düsseldorf Germany, the Perish of Greek Orthodox Church of Agios Andreas held such a...
Greece
ND Leader Meimarakis Criticizes Education Minister on Pontic Greeks Comment
Greeks will not accept discounts on issues of national importance, main opposition leader Vangelis Meimarakis said speaking to members and friends of New Democracy in the town of Tripoli.
“We Greeks will not make discounts on national issues,” he said...
Diaspora
15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations
The 15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations at the Panagia Soumela Monastery starts on July 18 and will last until July 21 at Kastania, Imathia. The Encounter includes lectures, performances, folklore events, getting to know the sights of Veroia...
Australia
Greek-Australians Hold Commemorative Events for Pontian Genocide
The Coordinating Committee of Pontian Assocciations in Melbourne (SEPSM) organized an event for commemorating the Pontian Greek Genocide. Greek Australian MP Jenny Mikakou once again stated her commitment to continue her struggle for the international recognition of the Genocide...