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Greece’s annual commemoration of its 1940 resistance to Italy has evolved through political conflict, competing historical narratives and changing ideas of national identity. Historians Harris Athanasiades and Polymeris Voglis explain how the anniversary took shape—and which parts of the past were left out.

Students from schools across Athens marched through the capital as Greece commemorated the 1940 “Oxi” (“No”) anniversary. The ceremony was attended by political, military, religious and other public officials.

Speaking after Greece’s October 28 military parade in Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of peace, national sovereignty and military deterrence, linking the country’s defense spending to economic stability.

Greece’s October 28 military parade featured advanced air defense systems, long-range missile launchers, drones and unmanned naval vessels, highlighting the country’s plans to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic defense technology.

Thirteen students from Piraeus joined the seven pupils of Agathonisi for Greece’s October 28 national holiday parade, continuing a long-standing school partnership that gives children on the small Aegean island an opportunity to exchange experiences with their peers.

Syntagma Metro station to close on Wednesday. Athens public transport services to operate on modified schedules and routes

A Red Code mobilization has been activated for Attica as severe weather is expected across Greece on Wednesday

A Hellenic Navy tenor performs the late singer’s hit “Aniko se Mena” in Aristotelous Square as Thessaloniki marks a three-day series of commemorative events

Greek Police step up annual road safety measures as thunderstorms, strong winds and falling temperatures threaten to affect anniversary parades

The celebrations began Monday with the raising of the Greek flag at the White Tower, accompanied by 21 cannon shots and the national anthem performed by the Hellenic Navy band. A military parade and an F-16 air display are among the events planned for Wednesday.

Students in Thessaloniki, and some areas of Athens will have six consecutive days without regular classes as celebrations for St. Demetrius coincide with the October 28 national holiday. Attendance at school ceremonies remains compulsory

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

Despite torrential rain, students marched in Thessaloniki to mark Greece’s October 28 national holiday. Local officials and thousands of spectators attended, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will join the military parade later today

Major roads in Athens and Piraeus will close for October 28 national holiday parades. Metro and tram services will operate on altered routes, and temporary bus and trolley diversions will be in effect until the celebrations conclude

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives in Thessaloniki to attend the Ohi Day military parade, marking his first appearance at the city’s celebrations since 2019. Major traffic restrictions are in place ahead of the events.

October 28 is among the mandatory public holidays. On such days, employment is prohibited, as is business operation, except for companies that are legally allowed to open on Sundays and official holidays.