OXI DAY: What exactly Greece celebrates on October 28 and why it is one of the proudest moments of the country's history. Full story: https://goo.gl/QZjWBW | Greek Reporter
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OXI DAY: What exactly Greece celebrates on October 28 and why it is one of the proudest moments of the country's history. Full story: https://goo.gl/QZjWBW | Greek Reporter
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🇬🇷 Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Ζήτω η 28 Οκτωβρίου, 1940! Χρόνια πολλά. Happy OXI Day to all Greeks. Today, October 28, 1940, commemorates the day former PM of #Greece Ioannis Metaxas said: “OXI” (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, an ally of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. | GREEK GATEWAY
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🇬🇷 Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Ζήτω η 28 Οκτωβρίου, 1940! Χρόνια πολλά. Happy OXI Day to all Greeks. Today, October 28, 1940, commemorates the day former PM of #Greece Ioannis Metaxas said: “OXI” (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, an ally of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. | GREEK GATEWAY
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Oxi Day on October 28 Oxi Day, also referred to as the “Day of No,” is an important part of modern Greek history celebrated annually on Wednesday, Oct. 28. It marks the day when the Greek prime minister rejected an ultimatum given by the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini during World War II. Due to the geographically strategic location, the Axis powers wanted to set up camp in Greece and gave the country the chance to succumb peacefully without a fight, however General Metaxas stood his ground b
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Oxi Day on October 28 Oxi Day, also referred to as the “Day of No,” is an important part of modern Greek history celebrated annually on Wednesday, Oct. 28. It marks the day when the Greek prime minister rejected an ultimatum given by the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini during World War II. Due to the geographically strategic location, the Axis powers wanted to set up camp in Greece and gave the country the chance to succumb peacefully without a fight, however General Metaxas stood his ground b
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Athens Greece Oxi Day Parade 2025 🇬🇷 | 4K UHD
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Happy Oxi Day to Greeks everywhere! 🇬🇷 On October 28, 1940, Greece proudly said “ΟΧΙ” (NO) ❌ to surrender. A moment that became a symbol of courage, freedom, and unity for Greeks around the world. 💙 🤍 Today, we honor that same spirit of resilience and pride. 🙏 Stop by The Greek Pantry to grab your Greek flag and celebrate with us! 🇬🇷✨ We are here until 6pm! -The Greek Pantry Market and Provisions 📍53 Hooksett Road Manchester, NH ☎️ (603) 932-2732 🔗 www.thegreekpantrynh.com ⏰ Monday- Fri
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Happy Oxi Day to Greeks everywhere! 🇬🇷 On October 28, 1940, Greece proudly said “ΟΧΙ” (NO) ❌ to surrender. A moment that became a symbol of courage, freedom, and unity for Greeks around the world. 💙 🤍 Today, we honor that same spirit of resilience and pride. 🙏 Stop by The Greek Pantry to grab your Greek flag and celebrate with us! 🇬🇷✨ We are here until 6pm! -The Greek Pantry Market and Provisions 📍53 Hooksett Road Manchester, NH ☎️ (603) 932-2732 🔗 www.thegreekpantrynh.com ⏰ Monday- Fri
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Celebrating OXI Day in Greece
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85th Anniversary of OXI DAY October 28th, 1940–2025 October 28th, 1940, the day Greece said ΟΧΙ! A single word that shook empires. From that defiant cry, the sons of Hellas stood unbroken, proving to the world that freedom is not given… it is fought for. Now, on this sacred ground surrounded by statues and the names of our heroes, The world’s largest Greek flag is hoisted into the heavens, where history was written. Even Winston Churchill himself declared: “Hence, we will not say that Greeks fig
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85th Anniversary of OXI DAY October 28th, 1940–2025 October 28th, 1940, the day Greece said ΟΧΙ! A single word that shook empires. From that defiant cry, the sons of Hellas stood unbroken, proving to the world that freedom is not given… it is fought for. Now, on this sacred ground surrounded by statues and the names of our heroes, The world’s largest Greek flag is hoisted into the heavens, where history was written. Even Winston Churchill himself declared: “Hence, we will not say that Greeks fig
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The Story of Oxi (Ohi) Day | October 28 'Ohi Day' is celebrated throughout Greece, Cyprus and the Greek communities around the world on October 28 each year. Ohi Day commemorates the rejection by Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940, the Hellenic counterattack against the invading Italian forces at the mountains of Pindus during the Greco-Italian War, and the Greek Resistance during the Axis occupation.(...) http://bit.ly/1
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Χρόνια πολλά Ελλάδα! Oxi Day 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 is celebrated on October 28th by Greeks around the world. It marks the day in 1940, when Prime Minister Metaxas responded “OXI” or “NO” to an ultimatum to surrender made by Italian dictator Mussolini during WWII. « Alors c’est la guerre » #χρονιαπολλα #ελλαδα🇬🇷 #ελλάδα #οχι | Greek Music to the Max
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Greece national holiday,oxi day #oxidaygreek #October28 #rhodesgreece | Jacqueline Uyaan
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Preparation ahead of Greece’s OXI Day tomorrow 🇬🇷 OXI Day is celebrated every October 28 in Greece, commemorating the resolute “No” by Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas to Mussolini’s demands in 1940. The day is marked by parades showcasing national pride and serves as a symbol of Greek courage and unity. Enjoy free entry to archaeological sites and visit museums across the city, and immerse yourself in the spirit of this historic occasion. 🔗: Read more via our link in bio. 🎥: chriscobalt (TikT
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Oxi Day is a national public holiday and commemorated on the 28th October every year in Greece, Cyprus and by Greeks around the world.🇬🇷🇨🇾#The_anniversary_of_NO’ | Paphos Aerial Activities
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28 October 1940 🇬🇷 🏛 Ohi Day, also known as Oxi Day or Ochi Day, is commemorated each year on October 28 in Greece and Cyprus, and by all the Greeks living around the world. This day is celebrated in remembrance of the moment when the then prime minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas, refused to let the Italian troops enter Greece’s border on October 28, 1940, during the Greco-Italian War. After receiving an ultimatum from the Italians, he responded in French (which was the diplomatic language a
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🇬🇷 October 28th – OXI Day (Όχι Day) 🇬🇷 On this day in 1940, Greece stood united and said a powerful “OXI” (NO) to tyranny. It was more than a refusal — it was a statement of courage, dignity, and freedom. Today, we celebrate the indomitable Greek spirit that reminds us: 💬 Saying “no” to fear means saying “yes” to what truly matters. Let’s carry that same strength forward — in our choices, our work, and our everyday lives. #OXIDay #GreekSpirit #Freedom #Courage #GreekPride #28October #OXI #H
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Oxi Day (sometimes spelt Ohi or Ochi) is a national public holiday and commemorated on the 28th October every year in Greece, Cyprus and by Greeks around the world. On this day 79 years ago, the Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas denied Benito Mussolini’s request to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece. He responded to the Italian ultimatum in French, the diplomatic language at the time, “Alors, c’est la gueree!” or “Then it is War!”. 🇬🇷🇬🇷 | Hellenic World
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Oxi Day Celebration in Greece, October 28, 2023
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October 28th, OXI Day, is a proud national holiday in Greece, celebrating Greece's defiant
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🇬🇷 Oxi Day Celebrations - A Day of Pride, Remembrance and Unity. 🇬🇷 Today, our entire Hellenic School community — from Early Years, Primary, and Academy — came together in a celebration for Oxi Day, honouring the courage and unity of the Greek people who proudly said “ΟΧΙ” (No) to fascism on 28 October 1940. Through poems, songs, and reflections on our Greek history, culture and language our pupils paid homage to music composers, Hadzidakis and Theodorakis who played a part in the resistance
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🇬🇷 Happy National Greek Oxi Day! 🇬🇷 Χρόνια πολλά για την Εθνική Ημέρα του «Όχι»! 💙 Today, we celebrate Oxi Day — a proud moment in Greek history, honoured every year on 28 October in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities around the world. Oxi Day commemorates the brave refusal by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas to allow the invasion of Greece by Italy during World War II. Traditionally, this day is marked with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and Greek flags proudly displayed across
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Annual OXI Day Commemoration: “Greece’s Defiance That Changed the Course of World War II” Webinar
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Weekend Vibes 😍 With OXI Day on Monday October 28, it’s a long weekend in Greece and many will celebrate by making it a “Greekend” and will escape the city to islands, towns or villages. Making the most of the end of October in Greece where it’s still currently sunny and warm, the last days before entering November and cooler temperatures. Kalo trimero Greece 🇬🇷 Wishing you all a great weekend! ❤️ 🎥:helelele39 (TikTok) #WeekendVibes #Greece #Greek #GreekIslands | Greek City Times
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Wishing a Happy OXI DAY to all Hellenes around the world! 🇬🇷 Today, we honor the immortal spirit of Greece — the day our ancestors stood tall and said “ΟΧΙ!” to tyranny and oppression. A single word that echoed across mountains and seas — “No” — but meant freedom, courage, and eternal pride. To all Hellenes and Philhellenes across the globe Today, we remember who we are! The descendants of those who refused to kneel. The children of heroes who chose freedom or death. Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος! Words
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OXI Day: Greece's Defiance That Changed History
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OXI Day 2025. This is the day that the Greeks showed the world that the Fascist Countries CAN BE DEFEATED. The world had lost hope of defeating Nazi Germany at the time. -Lyrics- DAY 28TH OCTOBER 2025 The sky of Greece, October's breath, The air was sharp with coming death. From northern hills, a shadow fell, A demand rang out, a tyrant's bell. The envoy stood, in arrogance clad, "One step aside, or face the bad. Let our armies through without a fight, Or we will drown your land in night." Metax
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The October 28th celebration is also called the “Ochi day” (ochi meaning 'no'), reminding that in 1940 prime minister Ioannis Metaxas refused the Italian forces to enter Greece. As a result, Greece entered World War II and the Greek-Italian war of 1940-1941 began. Happy OXI Day To All Greeks World Wide 💙🇬🇷💙 | Yianni's Hellenic Yiros on Hindley
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🇬🇷✨ What a joyful OXI Day celebration at Saint Sophia Cathedral! Our community came together in faith and pride to honor Greece’s courage and resilience, and we were deeply honored to welcome the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee Mr. Isidoros Kouvelos as we prepare for the LA 2028 Olympic Games 🕊️ The day was filled with faith, tradition, and celebration as we enjoyed delicious bougatsa in honor of the Feast Day of Saint Demetrios, and inspiring performances by our incredible youth.
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GREECE OXI DAY | Παραπούγκι Μεσσηνίας
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Celebrating "OXI" Day!!! 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 We created a new video and printable for 😁 kids to learn the Greek National Anthem! ✨With an easy-to-understand translation in English and images of heroic moments of Greeks fighting for freedom for kids to understand the meaning of the Greek National Anthem! Check them out in our new “28th of October” theme collection! Start your free trial today! ☞ www.ellinopoula.com/join #ellinopoula #learngreekforkids #greekschoolonline | Ellinopoula
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