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The history of Ioannis Metaxas (Prime Minister of Greece 1871-1941) and the Greek OXI

The absolute brilliance of Ioannis Metaxas undoubtedly left its mark in Greek history when on October 28th, 1940

29 October 2024

Greek Pilot Delivers Poignant Message on Ohi Day

A powerful message of patriotism and remembrance was delivered by F-16 pilot, Squadron Leader Georgios Sotiriou, during Greece's annual military…

28 October 2024

Dutton Honors Oxi Day and the Spirit of Resistance

In a poignant tribute to courage and resilience, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commemorated Oxi Day, reflecting on the historic stand…

28 October 2024

A Greek Mother blesses her soldier son and gives him an icon of Saint George as he sets off to defend Greece

The story behind the featured image of a Greek Mother giving her son what appears like a photo to kiss…

28 October 2024

Inner West Council Commits to OxI Day Commemoration

The Innerwest Council has reaffirmed its commitment to commemorating OXI Day with the re-election of Mayor Darcy Byrne, making the…

27 October 2024

A Greek Mother blesses her soldier son and gives him an icon of Saint George as he sets off to defend Greece

In this photo, the mother of infantry soldier Kostas Nikolaou gives him an icon of St George to kiss, a…

12 May 2024

Sofia Vembo: Songstress of Victory and Symbol of Resistance

Her voice, a haunting bass filled with hope and inspiration, resonated through war-torn Greece. It was the voice of Sofia…

10 February 2024

Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia commemorates OXI Day with doxology, wreath-laying and poems

A large gathering of nearly 200 people attended a commemorative event for ‘OXI Day’ (No Day) heldon Sunday, 29 October,…

30 October 2023

Message of Archbishop Makarios of Australia on the anniversary of the 28th of October 1940

Today marks 83 years since the 1940 campaign, one of the most illustrious pages of modern Greek history. By bravely…

30 October 2023

The history of Ioannis Metaxas (Prime Minister of Greece 1871-1941) and the Greek OXI

The absolute brilliance of Ioannis Metaxas undoubtedly left its mark in Greek history when on October 28th, 1940

29 October 2023

President Sakellaropoulou: Greece remains a pillar of stability and peace in the wider region

Greece will continue to highlight its national rights and remain a pillar of stability and peace in our wider region,"…

28 October 2023

Vassilios Tsavaliaris was the first fallen Soldier of the 1940 Greco-Italian War

At 5:00 AM on October 28, 1940. The Italian military forces were directed to launch their first attack in the…

28 October 2023

A Greek Mother blesses her soldier son and gives him an icon of Saint George as he sets off to defend Greece

The story behind the featured image of a Greek Mother giving her son what appears like a photo, to kiss,…

28 October 2023

October 28 - ‘OXI Day'

OXI Day on October 28, 1940, commemorates the anniversary when former military general and Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas…

28 October 2023

An Oxi Day Tribute: Once We Were Here

Reading "Once We Were Here," we are reminded of the unyielding spirit of Greece, the profound impact of history, and…

17 August 2023

The Legacy of Captain Saunders and the Forgotten Greek Theatre of War

Outreach and Engagement Officer of the Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens As part of the programme of events for the…

10 May 2023

On this day in 1910, Sofia Vembo "Songstress of Victory" was born

Songs sung with Sofia Vembo's haunting bass voice containing rousing lyrics of hope and inspiration became wartime anthems for Greek…

10 February 2023

Australian Prime Minister visits Little Greece to honour 28 October '1940 OXI DAY'

On Sunday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Sydney suburb of Marrickville, recently crowned Little Greece, to partake in…

31 October 2022

The history of Ioannis Metaxas (Prime Minister of Greece 1871-1941) and the Greek OXI

The absolute brilliance of Ioannis Metaxas undoubtedly left its mark in Greek history when on October 28th, 1940

29 October 2022

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