Revolutionaries in Greece began the war for independence against the Ottoman ... Kraham and the Greek community flew the Greek flag to symbolize democracy and independence. Officials said today ...

Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, accepted the controversial pink Greek flag artwork for display at the City Hall.

WHEN: Monday, March 24 9 a.m. (flag-raising ceremony ... 400 years of Ottoman rule and dates back to the end of the Greek Revolution in 1821.

Sydney’s most iconic building will be lit in blue and white on 25 March to commemorate the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence. Sydney Opera House will be lit in the Greek flag colours ...

It commemorates the nation’s liberation from nearly 400 years of Ottoman rule and dates back to the end of the Greek Revolution in 1821.