Dodecanese annexation anniversary events March 8, 2008
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The 60th anniversary of the annexation of the Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean with Greece was celebrated on Friday with a traditional parade through the city of Rhodes, while similar events took in several Municipalities on the eponymous holiday island.
The Greek government was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Yannis Valinakis, who’s election district is in the Dodecanese, while Merchant Marine & Island Policy Deputy Minister Panayotis Kammenos attended events on the island of Kos.
