Greece marks Independence Day

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Greece marks Independence Day

STORY: Greece celebrates Independence Day DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the military parade 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KATERINA SAKELLAROPOULOU, Greek President STORYLINE: Greece commemorated on Friday the 201st anniversary of the Greek Independence Day with a military parade in the center of Athens. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KATERINA SAKELLAROPOULOU, Greek President "The anniversary of the Revolution, which we honored with today's parade, reminds us that nations receive their place on the map of history with faith in their own strength, unity and passion for freedom." The parade in Athens - just as in several cities across the country -- was held under COVID-19 safety rules. A small crowd of people waved Greek national flags as mechanized units and foot soldiers marched in front of the parliament. Meanwhile, flights of Armed Forces aircrafts and helicopters flashed above. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Athens. (XHTV)

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