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Dear It is with In this The At that A world In this At the same Greeks of The Greek With these Dear Compatriots, It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness. In this context, our thoughts turn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-embassy-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1725"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1725\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/albania\/sq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nCompatriots,<\/span><\/p>\n
\nprofound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek
\nWar of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment
\nof the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the
\nworld, forging a strong national consciousness. <\/span><\/p>\n
\ncontext, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of
\nFreedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose
\ncontribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years
\nof Ottoman rule.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nRevolution of 1821 was not only a glorious armed struggle, but also an
\nintellectual one, inspired by the timeless values of Hellenism and the
\nteachings of the European Enlightenment. The Greek Diaspora, in close
\ncooperation with the Philhellenic movement, transformed cities such as Paris,
\nMarseille, London, Vienna, Odessa, Trieste, and many others into vibrant
\ncenters of support for the Struggle. In these places, the Greek Diaspora
\npreserved Greek education and cultivated the ideals of freedom and national
\nindependence. It was there that the intellectual rebirth of the subjugated
\nNation was founded, the Philiki Etaireia was established, the necessary
\nresources were gathered, and the network enabling the launch and sustained
\nsupport of the Struggle was formed.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ntime, Greeks of the Diaspora stood by our homeland with selflessness, devotion,
\nand unparalleled resolve. By carrying forward this great legacy, you continue
\nto support Greece with unwavering dedication, promoting Greek culture and
\npreserving our ancient language and timeless values in every corner of the
\nworld.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nwhich, regrettably, is beset today by successive crises, protracted armed
\nconflicts, and growing insecurity and instability. From Ukraine to the Middle
\nEast, and from Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean, the principles of the
\nUnited Nations Charter and the rules of International Law are being violated on
\na daily basis, calling into question the international order established after
\nthe end of the Second World War.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nadverse environment, Greece remains a strong beacon of democracy, peace, and
\nstability. With realism, confidence in our strengths, and commitment to
\ninternational legitimacy, we defend the independence, national sovereignty, and
\nterritorial integrity of our homeland, as well as the rights and the stature of
\nHellenism worldwide. The recent deployment of Greek air and naval forces to
\nCyprus sent both a symbolic and substantive message that Greece will always
\nstand by the Hellenism of Cyprus. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\ntime, our thoughts and hearts are with the Greeks living in regions afflicted
\nby war, whether in Ukraine or, of course, in the Middle East. We are aware that
\nmany of you experience daily uncertainty and concern for the safety of your
\nfamilies. The Greek State remains constantly vigilant, closely monitoring
\ndevelopments and standing by your side, making use of every available means.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe world,<\/span><\/p>\n
\nDiaspora constitutes a vibrant force that works, progresses, and projects
\nGreece\u2019s voice far beyond its borders. On this day, I express to you the
\nsincere gratitude of us all. Greece honors you and is proud of you being an
\nintegral part of our national course. Let us never forget that Hellenism endures
\nand thrives whenever it stands united and resolute in the face of the
\nchallenges and hardships of each era. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nthoughts, I invite you to celebrate this great day of the anniversary of the
\nGreek War of Independence and the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary with joy and
\npride. I wholeheartedly wish to you all, many happy returns, health and
\nprogress!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"