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

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…

1 week ago

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…

3 months ago

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,…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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,"…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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,…

7 months ago

October 28 - ‘OXI Day'

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

7 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

Her haunting bass voice and rousing lyrics of hope and inspiration were wartime anthems for Greek troops. Sofia Vembo, who…

2 years ago

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, he refused…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

US President Trump issues statement commemorating OXI Day

US President Donald Trump issued a message on the occasion of OXI Day, which you can read here- "The United States has…

4 years ago

Greek government holds off on plans to build new closed migrant camps

Greece's government announced it is holding off on plans to build new closed migrant detention camps on the Greek islands…

4 years ago