Tag: 1821

In 2026, 200 years are completed since the Exodus of Missolonghi, on April 10, 1826, an emblematic moment of the Greek Revolution—an event that shaped the course of the struggle and became a symbol of humanity’s fight for freedom and dignity. The long siege and the tragic outcome of the Exodus established Missolonghi as a point of reference for ideals and universal values that transcend the boundaries of our national history.

ERT World celebrates Greek Independence Day on March 25th with a specially curated program featuring films, documentaries, and ERT productions. In addition, on the day of the celebration, the grand military parade from Syntagma Square in Athens will also be broadcast live.

Greece Leads Europe with First-Ever Age Verification Mechanism

Greece is pioneering in Europe by implementing the European age verification mechanism through Kids Wallet, preventing the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors.

Minister of Digital Governance and AI Dimitris Papastergiou highlighted Greece’s role in the “Daedalus” and “Pharos” AI projects, upcoming microsatellite launches, national and EU digital wallets, road safety cameras, and measures against fake news and misleading SMS, while addressing environmental concerns over data centers.