“October 28 is not merely an occasion to reflect on our glorious past, it is a constant reminder of what we can achieve through national unity, even when facing the ‘impossible.’ Eighty-four years later, our country stands as a pillar of stability in a persistently troubled region, a reliable agent of peace, with strong Armed Forces ensuring our deterrent power,” said Mitsotakis.
OXI day commemorates dictator Ioannis Metaxas’ decision to refuse an Italian ultimatum during WW2. Greece became one of the first countries to defeat and push back an Axis invasion, pushing the Italians deep into Albania.
OXI day in Greece is celebrated similar to our Independence day, with a military parade.