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Larissa liberation anniversary celebrations

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The city of Larissa is commemorating the 145th anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule and its incorporation into the Greek state, an event that occurred on August 31, 1881. Mayor Thanasis Mamakos issued a message reflecting on Organized by the city’s history Municipality of enduring wars Larissa, the ‘Eleutheria 2026’ celebrations include religious services at the Holy Church of the Assumption of the Savior, wreath-laying ceremonies at the local monument, a traditional dance festival at Freedom Square, and natural disasters, calling a commemorative football match. Mayor Thanasis Mamakos has called on the current generation to build a resilient and modern future. The anniversary is being marked by a series future, reflecting on the city’s history of events titled ‘Eleutheria 2026,’ organized by wars and natural disasters. Political figures have used the Municipality anniversary to address themes of Larissa. These celebrations include religious services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a traditional dance festival, sovereignty and a commemorative football match. national security. Member of Parliament Evangelia Liakouli noted that the anniversary event serves as a reminder of the struggle for “democracy, justice, and national sovereignty.” Additionally, Maximos Charakopoulos, General Secretary of the New Democracy Parliamentary Group, emphasized the need for national unity and vigilance. Charakopoulos highlighted the necessity of upgrading Greece’s armed forces amid geopolitical fluidity and criticized neighbors who challenge Greek sovereignty by acting outside the framework of international law.

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