During Zakynthos’ Ochi Day ceremony at Saint Nicholas Church, Bishop Chrysostomos interrupted principal Ilias Flambouras mid-speech, scolding him for an untucked shirt: “Unacceptable on such a day in church.” Flambouras continued undeterred, stressing freedom’s true meaning, while the local teachers’ union condemned the public rebuke as an affront to educators’ dignity and Christian values of respect.
Tag: national holiday
In Syntagma Square, two viewing platforms rise beside the red-painted names of Tempi’s victims, as unarmed ODOS officers prepare to enforce a new law banning protests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis declared “no exceptions,” while grieving father Panos Routsi vowed nightly vigils, calling the measure “revenge.” Today’s October 28 student parade becomes the first real test of a policy already dividing Greece.
A 150-square-meter Greek flag was raised at Chios Port on October 27, 2025, ahead of Oxi Day. Carried by Merchant Marine Academy students and the municipal philharmonic band, the ceremony drew crowds and officials, honoring Greece’s 1940 resistance.
Celebrate Oxi Day in Athens on October 28th, commemorating Greece’s defiant “No” to Mussolini in 1940. Join thousands at the vibrant parade through Syntagma Square, honoring bravery and national pride.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives in Thessaloniki this afternoon for his first Oxi Day military parade in the city since 2019, joining President Konstantinos Tasoulas and opposition leaders to mark the 85th anniversary of Greece’s defiant “No” to Axis forces in 1940. Today’s student parade along Tsimiski Street kicks off festivities, while extensive traffic restrictions will ease tomorrow’s grand military spectacle on Megalou Alexandrou Avenue.
As Greece prepares for Oxi Day on October 28, the EMY forecasts thunderstorms in the north and west from early morning, easing by midday, while southern regions enjoy warmer skies up to 30°C in Crete. Winds shift west-northwesterly, with a cooler Tuesday ahead.
Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis M. Loverdos has addressed the Greek diaspora with a message commemorating…
Greece is set for a brief taste of summer this weekend as rains give way to sunny skies and temperatures up to 28°C. However, meteorologists warn that the warm spell may not hold for Oxi Day on October 28, with showers and cooler weather expected to return, potentially affecting the national holiday’s parades.
Today is Monday of the Holy Spirit, Agios Pnevmatos, and a national holiday in Greece,…
President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas addressed Greeks abroad with a heartfelt message ahead…
Each year on March 25, Greeks worldwide celebrate Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of the 1821 uprising against Ottoman rule. This national holiday honors the start of a fierce struggle that ended four centuries of oppression under the Ottoman Empire. From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the decisive Battle of Navarino in 1827, Greece’s journey to freedom was shaped by resilience, resistance, and international support. Today, parades and flag-waving from Athens to the global diaspora celebrate a legacy of courage and the enduring spirit of a nation reborn
During the October 28 national holiday parade in Peristeri, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of the participating schoolchildren, calling them the “strength of our country.” He stated, “The 28th of October is always a day to pay our respects and reflect. We remember those who sacrificed their lives 84 years ago so that we can enjoy our freedom today.” Mitsotakis also noted the significance of the Armed Forces parade in Thessaloniki, highlighting the nation’s strength and military readiness. He urged younger generations to recognize that democracy requires constant care, participation, and civil dialogue, stating, “Only through these means can we learn to coexist in an organized society, despite our differences.”
Following the school and military parades in Alexandroupolis on October 28, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated that he aimed to convey a message of “spiritual uplift and national pride.” He highlighted Greece’s history of heroism, noting how Greeks have often prioritized a higher ideal over personal fate. “From Leonidas’ ‘Molon labe’ to the defiant spirit of the Souliotes and the nationwide ‘No’ of October 28, 1940, this Greek spirit serves as our beacon and our compass,” he declared.
Today is Monday of the Holy Spirit, Agios Pnevmatos, and a national holiday in Greece,…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
Today is Monday of the Holy Spirit, Agios Pnevmatos, and a national holiday in Greece,…
Today is Monday of the Holy Spirit, Agios Pnevmatos, and a national holiday in Greece,…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
Today is Monday of the Holy Spirit, Agios Pnevmatos, and a national holiday in Greece,…
Despite the disruption to daily life and the postponement of Greek National Day celebrations, Russian…
Glyfada residents will congregate from their balconies on Wednesday morning, to honour the Greeks’ fight…
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which…
On the occasion marking the Greek National “OXI Day” Holiday on Sunday 28th of October…
