Greek schools parade before officials for Greek Independence anniversary
Greek school children paraded before officials at Syntagma Square on Sunday to celebrate Greek Independence Day and the 1821 Greek War of Independence. The parade included 230 schools from primary to secondary level, with 229 schools and nearly 1,500 students coming from Athens. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Athens Mayor Charis Doukas were among the officials present. Before the parade, officials laid wreaths at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. Minister Pierrakakis emphasized the importance of faith, boldness, and fortitude in achieving miracles, while Mayor Doukas highlighted the need for solidarity and serving the collective good for a brighter future with justice and the protection of human rights.