Symbolism that speaks louder than diplomatic notes. During multinational exercises Bright Star 2025 Greek and Cyprus paratroopers made jumps with flags above Pyramids Giza.
The place was not chosen by chance-where he once stepped Alexander Macedonnow the Greek flag fluttered.
Greeks over the pyramids … pic.twitter.com/z1pxopowdz
– Evstpalaiologos (@Evstpalaiology) September 8, 2025
This action was not just another picture for cameras, but a demonstration of the military and political proximity of Athens and Cairo. Greek army Participates in the largest maneuvers of the Eastern Mediterranean, where more than 8,000 soldiers and dozens of units of equipment on land, in the air and at sea are involved.
Bright Star – Teaching with History. It originated like American-Segipetsk in the 1980s, and now has become a multinational demonstration of power. In 2025, the US, Britain, France, India, Japan, Cyprus, Greece and other countries gathered in Egypt. Center of gravity – Alexandria.
For Athens, participation is a signal: Greece is not just a “observer” in the region, but Stabilizing factorready for any scenarios, from classical conflicts to hybrid threats. Cooperation with Egypt is of particular importance against the background of Turkish maneuvers in Libyan IEZ.
A jump over the pyramids is a beautiful gesture, but also a political message. Turkey was clearly made to understand: Athens have allies, and if they have to, the Greek flag will be seen not only in the sky above the Giza.
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