Even the representative of Samaras’ coalition government party, he himself personally, the leader of PASOK, Evangelos Venizelos was absent from the traditional military parade to remember the OCHI-Day and commemorate, the No Greeks told the powers of Axis on 28th October 1940. There were some unconfirmed claims in the press …
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Defense Minister gets a sponsor for the parade; Is Avramopoulos the next ND leader?
Six tanks and one lonesome F-16 fighter jet will most likely take part at the National Parade on October 28th 2013, after Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos managed to find a sponsor who will pay for the fuel. Even though the amount of the donation has not revealed yet, the name …
Read More »Student Expelled from School for Raising Her Fist During National Day Parade
A 17-year-old student has been suspended from school, a punishment she received for raising her fist during the National Day parade, on October 28th 2012. The student of a public school in the city of Pyrgos, Ilia (Peloponnese), reacted to the punishment saying that “a school director is not a judge …
Read More »OXI-Day Parades: Clashes and Protests, while Students Set Their Own Mark… (videos, pcts)
Members of main opposition party SYRIZA and left-wing ANTARSYA clashed with police in Thessaloniki, after the official military parade was over. Police reportedly fired tear gas in order to hinder the protesters to hold their own parade. Unconfirmed reports speak of two injured protesters. Video: Thessaloniki embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube …
Read More »Athens: One Metro Station Closed Due to National Day Parade, Oct 28/2012
Greek police ordered that Athens Metro station <Syntagma> should be closed to public as of 8 o’clock in the morning on Sunday, October 28th 2012. The decision is taken in the context of high security measures during the students’ parade to mark National OXI-Day on Sunday morning. The parade will …
Read More »Greek Army Dismisses Claims “1,000 Soldiers Would be Part of Security Measures Forces during Oxi-Day Parades”
“The army has no involvement in security measures,” said Yiannis Sifakis, spokesman of Land Forces Chief of Staff on Friday. This statement dismisses claims raised by main opposition party, left-wing SYRIZA that 1,000 troops would be part of the security measures forces during the 28. October military parade in Thessaloniki. …
Read More »Athens – Thessaloniki: Draconian Security Measures for National Day Parades, Oct 28/2012
Under draconian security measures this year’s students and armed forces parades are expected to take place in Athens and Thessaloniki. Out of fear of massive protests, police has started already to set up iron barriers outside the Greek Parliament and the the Monument of Unknown Soldier right opposite Syntgama Square. …
Read More »Athens: National Day Parades Behind Iron Bars (Mar 24-25/12)
Athenians are stunned to see such draconian security measures during National Day parades. A large area in front of the Greek Parliament has been secured with railings in order to keep away potential troublemakers. The VIP tribune where the political and military leadership of the country take place has been guarded day and …
Read More »National Day Parades (Mar 25/12) To Take Place as Usual – Despite Fear of Protests
The National Day parades on March 25th 2012 will take place as usual, the Papademos government decided on Monday, despite fears of mass protests. At a meeting of the ministers of Interior, Education, Defense, Justice and Citizens’ Protection under PM Papademos, it has been also decided that all the members of the government …
Read More »National Day Parades Turn into Protests with Eggs, Yogurts and Black Flags (pcts, videos)
Tension, frustration and anger colour this years’ parades to commemorate Greece’s “NO” (OXI) to the Axis powers on 28th October 1940. In quite some cities across the country, protesters forced state officials to leave the parades, hurling eggs and yogurts, and chanting “Thieves!” Greek Black Flag In some cities, the …
Read More »People with Disabilities call on Minister to correct “abusive statements”
A war of words broke out between a MEP and a government Minister, both from New Democracy, due to a statement about disabilities. It was Minister for Rural Development, Makis Voridis, who insulted people with disabilities when he commented on the controversial silly walks event during the 28. October parade. …
Read More »Epiphany-Celebrations Turn into Protests Against Politicians by “indignant” Believers (video)
The first politicians who got to hear the anti-government slogans was Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou and Athens Major Yiorgos Kaminis. The two had joined the Epiphany Celebrations in noble Athens district Kolonaki. But while the priest of Agios Dionysios Church was blessing the waters in a symbolic act, the few …
Read More »Spectacular F-16 triple roll and thrilling message on Ochi Day (video)
With an impressive triple roll with an F-16 fighter jet and a thrilling message to Greeks, “ZEUS” squadron leader Chistrodoulos Giakoumis honored the national Ochi Day on October 28, 2022. Video released by the Hellenic Air Force: F-16 Cockpit Video and F-16 triple roll seen from the ground, Th epilot’s …
Read More »Personal Doctor: Health Ministry “freezes” penalties for not registered patients until…
Greece’s Health Ministry announced on Thursday that the implementation of penalties to patients who have not registered with the system of Personal Doctor will be postponed until December 1, 2022. Reason for the postponement are the many shortcomings in the system and thus primarily the shortage of registered doctors. The …
Read More »Greece: 3,585 coronavirus cases, 36 deaths; geographic distribution
Greece’s health authorities announced on Friday 3,585 coronavirus cases and 36 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units stands at 348. Covid-19 infections in Greece are back on the rise with the daily infections to be well above 3,000 in the …
Read More »3,407 coronavirus cases, 34 deaths; Experts warn of situation in N. Greece
Greece’s health authorities announced on Thursday 3,407 coronavirus cases and 34 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units had slightly decreased to 347. At the Live Briefing on Thursday, health experts pointed out at the dramatic increase of infections in northern …
Read More »Priest lifts child to kiss corpse of Bishop who died of Covid-19
A priest is lifting a child, letting it kiss the corpse of the Bishop of Langadas Ioannis who died of Covid-19. The body of the Bishop is in an open coffin so that other priests and faithful pay their respect. The child is lucky to have its face mask on. …
Read More »Dozens detained ahead of Polytechnic Students’ Uprising anniversary on Nov 17
Greek Police took a total of 92 people for questioning at the Police Directorate in Athens on Friday ahead of the celebrations for the anniversary of the students Uprising that are banned this year due to the coronavirus. 68 mostly probably students were taken from the Polytechnic School in downtown …
Read More »Greece new record jump: 1,547 daily coronavirus cases, 10 new deaths
For second consecutive day, Greece registered another record breaking jump with 1,547 new coronavirus cases. Authorities announced on Wednesday, also 10 more deaths in the past 24 hours. the number of intubated Covid-19 patients broke also a new record as it reached 108. Total cases reached 34,299 and death toll …
Read More »Greece breaks another daily record: 15 deaths; 882 new coronavirus cases
Greece broke a new negative record in daily deaths: 15 Covid-19 patients died in the past 24 hours. On Thursday evening, health authorities announced again a very high number of daily coronavirus case: 882. The total cases have increased to 28,216 and death toll to 549. Apart from the shocking …
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