The Greek community in Ukraine "is in our thoughts, as it’s going through a trying time and is suffering the hardships of war," said Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in her message to diaspora Greeks ahead of Greek Independence Day on March 25.

Melbourne turned into a sea of blue and white flags on Sunday celebrating Greek National Day.

The annual military parade in the centre of Athens in celebration of Greek Independence Day on March 25, came to a completion earlier on Sunday.