October 28, 2022
FEATURED
Greeks celebrated the national holiday “Ochi Day” with the traditional big military parade in Thessaloniki and schools parades in Athens and other cities. The public holiday commemorates Greece’s rejection (“Ochi”) of the Italian ultimatum on October 28, 1940 that led to Greece’s invasion at the start of the Second World …
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October 28, 2021
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
With parades, military marches and wreaths Greece celebrated its national holiday known as Oxi Day, marking the day the country said “No” to the ultimatum of fascist Italy to allow the Axis forces to enter its territory and officially entered into the WWII on 28. October 1940. The major military …
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October 28, 2020
FEATURED, Greece
Fighter jets and helicopters flew over Athens, Thessaloniki and other cities on Wednesday morning to mark the national OXI Day holiday as military and students’ parades have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Traditional events to honor the fight against Nazism and Fascism were held with a very limited …
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October 28, 2019
Greece, Politics
High-ranking members of conservative New Democracy are determined to drive Greeks nuts with regards the history of the country. In the new narrative of the new government, on 28. October 1940, Greece did not fight fascists, Nazism and the Axis powers but ‘populists‘, and the Greeks were not soldiers but …
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October 28, 2019
Music
Sofia Vembo, the national voice of Greece during the Greek-Italian war and the Axis occupation. The singer and actress became a major inspiration for the soldiers fighting at the war front and for the people in general. Her most famous song that encouraged the Greek soldiers during the Greek-Italian War …
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October 28, 2019
Greece, Politics
OXI DAY – 28. October 1940 – The day Greece rejected the Italian ultimatum to surrender to the Axis powers. The day marks the beginning of the war between Greece and Italy that ended in the country’s occupation by Nazi Germany. Greeks celebrate the historical day with a big military …
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October 27, 2019
Greece
Greeks are kind of confused: Did they fight “fascism and nazism” or “populism” during the World War II? Reason for the confusion is the official statement by Education and Religion Minister, Niki Kerameos, on the occasion of the national holiday on October 28 when Greeks celebrate the Greek NO –Oxi …
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October 25, 2019
Arts
On the occasion of this year’s celebration of Ohi Day, Hellenic American University | Ηellenic American College and the Greek America Foundation, in collaboration with the General State Archives οf Greece, are pleased to present the exhibition “The Hour of Greece”. The exhibition is held under the aegis of the …
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October 28, 2018
Greece
Macedonia protests against the Prespes Agreement between Greece and FYROM were part of the official parade held in Thessaloniki to commemorate the Oxi Day, the historic day when Greece rejected the Italian invasion on 28. October 1940. “GREEKS SAVE MACEDONIA” was read on two placards held by children, when Members …
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October 28, 2018
Video GRID
The Military Parade in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 28. October 1940 when Greece rejected the Italian ultimatum to allow troops enter and occupy the country. The Greek-Italian war became inevitable. embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt In a highly symbolic gesture, Italian President Sergio Mattarella attends the Parade upon invitation of …
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October 29, 2017
Greece, Politics
An elementary school student from Afghanistan and one pupil from Albania were prohibited from holding the Greek flag during the parades to celebrate the National OXI Day marking the historical day Greece said NO to fascism in 1940. Both children were appointed to hold the Greek flag after the lottery …
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October 28, 2017
Greece, Politics
The military parade in Thessaloniki on the 77th Anniversary of the OXI Day 28. October 1940: the historical day when Greece said OXI – NO to the Axis forces. Live More on OXI DAY here See also: Historical pictures from 28. October 1940
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October 28, 2016
Politics
Oxi Day on October 28 commemorates the anniversary when former military general and Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas said, “No” to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini to allow Italian forces to occupy strategic locations in Greece or otherwise face war. Metaxas’ OXI (No) led to Greek counterattack …
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November 2, 2012
Very Mix
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 …
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October 28, 2012
Politics
Occupation Forces and Ultimatums. It’s not just a history chapter. Every year, since 2010, we experience the same thing: ultimatums by the country’s lenders. Every time, when the country should receive the ‘rescue bailout tranche’: ultimatums. Say YES or there is no money. Modern times ‘axis’ forces: so-called “Task EU Forces” …
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October 26, 2012
Politics, Society
The unprecedented security measures in Thessaloniki angered the believers who wanted to attend the festive mass at the church of Agios Dimitrios, the patron saint of the the city. Greek police had isolated the area around the church up to 150 meters away from the building. A ‘dead zone’. Entrance was permitted only with special …
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October 25, 2012
Society
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. …
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November 1, 2011
Very Mix
What referendum? What early elections? What 50% haircut or 100% bankruptcy? Greeks were not born two years ago. They have a long history, they fought several wars and suffered many hardships. Should they be sacrifized to save the EURO? Hm…. Enough is enough. And you know something? We are Proud …
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October 29, 2011
Politics, Society
Strong political confrontation broke out in Greece after protesters insulted the President of the Greek Republic, Karolos Papoulias, and enforced the cancellation of the October 28th – OXI Day military parade in Thessaloniki. After the protesters insisted on hindering the stat of the parade, a visible angry and deeply insulted President decided to …
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October 28, 2011
Society
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 …
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