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Phaistos Mayor's Statement on the Celebration of March 25, 1821

Thursday, 26 March 2026/Cretan Magazine/1 

The Mayor of Phaistos has released a statement honoring March 25, 1821, one of the most significant dates in Greek history. Today marks the anniversary of when Greek ancestors raised the flag of freedom, beginning the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule.

The statement emphasizes respect and pride for this pivotal moment that led to Greece's liberation and remains a cornerstone of Greek national identity.