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Greece Commemorates Pontic Genocide, Honors Resilient Legacy

5/20/2025

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On May 19, Greece solemnly remembers the Pontic Genocide, a tragic event that claimed the lives of up to 370,000 ethnic Greeks between 1914 and 1923. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the nation to reflect on this painful history, honoring the strength and enduring legacy of the Pontic Greek community within Greek society.

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On May 19, Greece solemnly remembers the Pontic Genocide, a tragic event that claimed the lives of up to 370,000 ethnic Greeks between 1914 and 1923. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the nation to reflect on this painful history, honoring the strength and enduring legacy of the Pontic Greek community within Greek society.