Greece
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Greek Speaker Calls Genocide History’s Darkest Page
Hellenic Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis called the Armenian Genocide one of history’s darkest pages, criticized Turkey’s denial, and urged shared remembrance on the 110th anniversary.
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Kalamata, Greece Commemorates Armenian Genocide 110th Anniversary
Kalamata, Greece, marked the 110th Armenian Genocide anniversary with a municipal event at a memorial, attended by officials and clergy, including Armenian Ambassador Mkrtchyan.
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Armenia Unveils New Bullpup Rifle for DEFEA 2025
Armenian firearm manufacturer Maktes Arms has announced the development of a new bullpup rifle, identified as the T-AB 1A in promotional materials. This domestically designed and produced firearm will be officially presented at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Greece, from May 6-8, 2025.
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Greece Train Crash Anniversary: Athens Protests Turn Violent Amid Censure Motion
Protests in Athens marking the 2nd anniversary of Greece’s deadly train crash turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police during a censure motion debate.
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Armenia’s Top General Holds Bilateral Meetings with Greek, Georgian, French, and Swedish Defense Officials at NATO Headquarters
During his working visit to Brussels, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, held significant bilateral meetings at NATO headquarters. According to the Armenian Ministry of Defense, he met with the Chiefs of Defense of Greece and Georgia and held discussions with…
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Armenia’s Ambassador Attends Swearing-In Ceremony at Greece’s Military Academy
On December 20, 2024, Armenia’s Ambassador to Greece, Tigran Mkrtchyan, attended the swearing-in ceremony for first-year cadets of the “Lord Byron” class at Greece’s Military Academy (Στρατιωτική Σχολή Ευελπίδων, ΣΣΕ) in the Vari region of Attica. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from the Greek and Cypriot armed forces, including General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief…
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SKY Express Launches New Route Between Athens and Yerevan
Greek airline SKY Express has launched a new route connecting Athens and Yerevan, strengthening ties between Greece and Armenia. Flights from Athens International Airport to Zvartnots International Airport will operate three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Sergey Avetisyan, General Manager of “Armenia International Airports” CJSC, highlighted the significance of this new route…