Baku 8° C
Turkey marks Independence War victory
Region
- 30 August, 2021
- 06:10
The Turkish nation and Turkey’s diplomatic missions worldwide celebrate Victory Day today, marking the 99th anniversary of when Turkish armies succeeded in the Great Offensive under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk against occupying Greek forces on August 30 in 1922.
Victory Day, first celebrated in 1923, has been officially declared as such since 1926.
August 30 is also marked as the Day of the Turkish Armed Forces.
Author
Latest News
21:33
Photo
Azerbaijan's women policy presented at UN roundtable
Foreign policy21:17
Photo
Two Azerbaijani female wrestlers advance to European Championship finals
Individual sports21:06
Photo
Azerbaijan, US intend to develop joint investment model
Business20:58
First flight of Turkish Airlines from Istanbul lands in Yerevan
Region20:44
Photo
President Ilham Aliyev and President of European Council delivered press statements
Foreign policy20:33
Photo
Baku, Ankara mull planning for joint military drills in Nakhchivan
Military20:20
Photo
Preparations for World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue discussed in Baku
Cultural policy20:05
Photo
Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, and Alena Aliyeva visit "Support for Living" Center
Domestic policy19:55
Photo