Events on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide are taking place in Salonika, Greece. The events have been organized with the participation of the Armenian community and Armenian Embassy in Greece.

A ceremony in commemoration of Armenian Genocide victims was took place in New Izmir. Representatives of the Armenian community, local government officials, politicians, spiritual leaders, and journalists attended the ceremony.

A major event was held at the Attikon hall on April 17. Professor Theofanis Malkidis explained the causes and consequences of the Armenian Genocide. Armenian Ambassador to Greece stressed the importance of recognizing and denouncing the Armenian Genocide for preventing further crimes against humanity.