Alexandroupolis Marks 106th Anniversary of Union with Greece
The city of Alexandroupolis in northeast Greece celebrated the 106th anniversary of its union with Greece on May 14, 2026. The commemoration featured a military and student parade attended by government officials, local leaders, and representatives of the Orthodox Church. Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas emphasized the city's strategic importance, describing Alexandroupolis and the Evros region as Greece's geopolitical armor and a vital gateway connecting the nation to the Balkans, Central, and Eastern Europe. He highlighted the city's dual role as a national shield and a pillar for economic growth and international outreach. The celebrations included an official Te Deum at the Metropolitan Church of Saint Nicholas and tributes at the Domna Visviki Memorial. Beyond its historical significance, Alexandroupolis has emerged as a critical logistics hub for US and NATO forces following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the city is developing into a major energy hub for the region, with its floating storage regasification unit recently receiving its first liquefied natural gas shipment, aiming to supply gas to multiple European countries.
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