Greece celebrated its Independence Day on Tuesday, commemorating the start of the 1821 War of Independence against Ottoman rule with military parades and religious services.
In Athens, a grand military parade took place at Syntagma Square, attended by President Konstantinos Tassoulas and top state, political, and military officials. The day began with 21 ceremonial gun salutes from Lycabettus Hill, while armed forces bands played in central streets.
