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Evzones to Visit South Australia for ‘Oxi Day’

Recognizing the Australian support of the Greek and other Allied forces in the Battle of Greece and the Battle of Crete in 1941, members of the Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Adelaide next month to commemorate Oxi Day...

Greek Evzones Take Part in Anzac Day March in Melbourne

Greek Evzones, members of the Presidential Guard, took part in the Anzac and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, hosted by the Victorian Returned Services League. Anzac Day, April 25th, is one of Australia’s...

Evzones March in Adelaide Parade Marking Anzac Day (video)

Twelve soldiers belonging to Greece's Hellenic Presidential Guard took part in an Adelaide parade commemorating Australia's Anzac Day on Thursday. The evzones marched along Australian soldiers in the streets of Adelaide, which was the only Australian city to be graced...

Detachment of Evzones to Mark Anzac Day in Adelaide

A detachment of the Greek Presidential Guard will be in South Australia from April 23-30 to participate in ceremonies marking Anzac Day and take part in Easter Celebrations. Adelaide will have the honor of welcoming the elite members of the...

Evzones March at Sydney’s Iconic Bondi Beach (video)

Hundreds turned up to see the Evzones, the Greek Presidential Guard, marching at Bondi Beach on Sunday for the ANZAC Day ceremonies. The crowd came to a standstill as the Evzones participating in the festivities to commemorate those who served and...

Evzones in Sydney for ANZAC Day Ceremonies

(Greek Presidential Guard with Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras)  The Greek Presidential Guard is in Sydney to take part in the ANZACs Day events and participate in several functions with the Diaspora in Australia. The Evzones, who are...

Greek Evzones Return to Australia by Popular Demand

The Evzones, the Hellenic Presidential Guard, are returning to Australia after an invitation of the Foundation for Hellenic Studies, the highlight of the visit being a march and wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday in Adelaide. The guards will visit Adelaide with...

Hellenic Community of Melbourne Honors Evzones

The Evzones of Greece's Presidential Guard were honored by the Hellenic Community of Melbourne at the Greek Centre as part of the March 25th festivities. The Board of Directors of the Community held a dinner in their honor, attended by...

Evzones Boost Greek Pride at Melbourne Greek Independence Day Parade

Thousands turned to the streets of Melbourne to get a glimpse of the Evzones on Sunday parading in celebration of Greek Independence Day. “This is undoubtedly the most massive and impressive celebration of of Greek Independence Day I have seen...

Evzones Form Guard of Honor at Melbourne’s Parliament House (video)

The Evzones, Greece's Presidential Guard, formed an honor guard at the Parliament House of Victoria on Thursday, during their visit to Melbourne, Australia. The unit is in Australia to participate in the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which...

Evzones to Join Greek National Day Event in Melbourne

A group of Greek evzones -- elite soldiers popularly known for the famous changing of the guard ceremony in Athens -- will travel to Australia for Greek independence day celebrations next month. In Melbourne, members of the presidential guard will...

Exhibition in Adelaide Commemorates the Evzones Visit to Australia

An exhibition showcasing the official visit of the Evzones, the members of the Greek Presidential Guard, in Australia, is in progress at St. Basil Homes in Adelaide and will remain open to the public until the end of August. According...

Australia to Welcome Nine Evzones for ANZAC Day, Battle of Crete Anniversary This Week

Australia will be welcoming the arrival of the nine Evzones who are scheduled to visit Australia for the historical ANZAC Day and the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The arrival of the nine soldiers of the Greek Presidential...

Evzones to Join Australians in Celebrations for ANZAC Day, The 76th Anniversary of The Battle of Crete

Adelaide and Sydney residents get ready -- the Evzones are coming your way! The historical ANZAC Day and the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Crete is being marked this year with events and ceremonies all throughout the month...