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NRDC-GR Celebrates French National Day

On Friday the 19th of September 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the French National Day. NRDC-GR Deputy Commander Major General Mitko GRIGOROV, welcomed the Consul General of France, Mr. Jean-LUC LAVAUD and the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence. The Deputy…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates the United States of America Independence Day

On Friday the 4th of July 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 249th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The event was attended by multinational personnel from the 12 nations serving at the headquarters and was honored by…

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“New Year’s Welcome” and “Alexander the Great” Yearly Award

On Monday the 13th of January 2025, the NRDC-GR personnel gathered in the Officer’s club for the traditional cutting of “Vasilopita”, a Greek tradition for welcoming the New Year, where Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, cut the pie and shared it with the personnel. On the same occasion, the COM NRDC-GR presented the “Alexander the…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates the Romanian National Day

On Friday the 6th of December 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the Romanian National Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, warmly welcomed the Romanian Consul, Mrs. Georgiana-Gabriela IACOBUTA and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence.

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Albania’s Independence Day

On Wednesday the 4th of December 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of Albania’s Independence Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Consul General of Albania in Thessaloniki, Mrs. Erida DOBRUSHI and the participating Consuls from Allied Contributing Nations, who honoured the…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Italian National Day

On Friday the 8th of November 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony at its premises for the celebration of the Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day. NRDC-GR Chief of Staff Major General Vasileios TSAMIS, welcomed the Honorary Consul of Italy, Mrs Georgia SARANTOPOULOU and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored…

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Welcome Ceremony for Newcomers at NRDC-GR

On Wednesday 6th of November 2024, a ceremony was held at NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) HQ to welcome our newcomers.  Commander NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, warmly welcomed the new Staff members and wished them success and a fulfilling experience at NRDC-GR.  We extend our best wishes to all the newcomers as…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates Turkish Republic Day

On Friday 25th of October 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of the Turkish Republic Day. NRDC-GR Deputy Major General Valentin KRASTEV welcomed the Consul General of Türkiye, Mr. Serkan GEDIC and the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence.

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NRDC-GR Spanish National Day Celebration

On Friday 11thof October 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises for the celebration of the Spanish National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España). Commander NRDC-GR Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS, welcomed the Honorary Consul of Spain, Mr. Samuel NAHMIAS, the participating Consuls from allied Contributing Nations and members of the Spanish…

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NRDC-GR Celebrates the Polish Independence Day

On Tuesday the 10th of September 2024, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) held an official ceremony on its premises, for the celebration of the Polish Independence Day. NRDC-GR Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Charge D’ Affairs a.i. of the Republic of Poland Embassy in Greece (Athens), Mrs. Ewa Panczak and the participating…

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