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After the Pentagon, comes the showcasing of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Interventions at the monument — which is one of Athens’ strongest landmarks — will be the subject of an international competition. The cost is expected to be assumed by a sponsor and a mild fencing close to the cenotaph is not ruled out. The Police plan for guarding the site. The “Ark of National Memory” at the Pentagon will become immediately accessible to visitors

Why Mitsotakis decided to transfer responsibility for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the Ministry of National Defense – The messages being sent

The legislative measure to be introduced in the coming days will abolish the regime of “fragmented” responsibilities surrounding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although responsibility for its guarding will remain with the Hellenic Police (ELAS)

The story and…unknown adventures of the Unknown Soldier (photos)

In 1932, when it was inaugurated, it was divided and characterized as a "sacred work", but during the Occupation it became a reference point for the struggle for liberation, in 2017 it was set on fire - Last episode, the woman with the marker

Serious security incident in Athens: A pick-up truck with LPG gas cylinders at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier! (photos) (Upd.)

The man arrested has psychological issues

March 25th: Greek fighter jets & helicopters fly over Syntagma Square in honour of the Greek Revolution (videos) (Upd.)

The Greek President & the PM laid a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Sudden death: Soldier of the Hellenic Presidential Guard collapses after his duty

He was rushed to the 401 Army Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival

Katsifas’ huge Greek flag will be present in the Athens rally for Macedonia! (photos)

They can't kill him...

Greece’s Presidential Guards brave the cold in Athens (photos)

Duty above everything!

Proud grandparents accompany Evzone grandson on duty (photos)

Braving the cold, they brought two chairs from home and sat opposite the soldier

Outrage as protester steps on Athens’ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monument! (PHOTOS)

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