Unmanned systems dominated the spotlight during Tuesday's military parade in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Greece's entry into WWII (OXI Day)

The annual military parade commemorating Greece’s entry into World War II concluded in the northern city of Thessaloniki on Tuesday, presided over by President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas, and with the country’s political and armed forces leadership in attendance, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and main opposition leader Nikos Androulakis. Defense Minister Nikos […]

The 1,440-square-meter flag, 32 meters by 45 meters, is annually raised via a crane on Oct. 28, an initiative of the local Kalathakis family

The main military parade again took place in Thessaloniki, in the presence of President Konstantinos Tasoulas

He said it was a day of reflection, emphasizing remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom

Held along the coastal boulevard of Megalou Alexandrou, the parade was attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, alongside other prominent political and military leaders

The occasion, known as “OXI Day” from the Greek word for “No”, was the curt answer to a sudden ultimatum by fascist Italy for surrender