Event in central Athens marks Pontic Greeks and Armenians genocide

Prominent Greeks of Armenian and Pontic descent were honored during a special ceremony held at the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens on Saturday, which culminated a series of events organized by the ministry of defence to mark the anniversary of the Pontic Greek and Armenian genocide in the early 20th century.

The genocide of Pontic Greeks and Armenians remains in collective memory as one of the most horrific crimes of the last century, but also as a crime for which, after so many years, justice has not been served,” Defence Minister Panos Kammenos in his speech. 

He also urged for all parties involved to continue the fight for international recognition of the event. 

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