Cyprus honours OXI Day
Cyprus marked with a parade the October 28 National Day, when in 1940, the Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas denied Benito Mussolini’s request to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece.
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October 30, 2025 Oakleigh Grammar marks OXI Day with heartfelt tributes and student-led performances
With emotion, pride, and deep respect for history, Oakleigh Grammar held its annual celebration for OXI Day on Tuesday, October 28. This year’s event, presented by students from the Junior and Middle Schools, was dedicated to the timeless message of freedom, unity, and peace inspired by the heroic spirit of the Greek people in 1940. The celebration was hosted […]
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November 1, 2024 AHEPA NSW honour heroes and heroines for OXI Day
On Wednesday, October 30, AHEPA NSW Inc held its annual National Day celebration at its Hall, paying due honours to the men, women and children who fought against the Nazi invasion and Occupation of Greece between October 1940 and May 1945.
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October 25, 2024 OXI Day: Your guide to upcoming events across Australia
It’s that time of the year again as Greek communities around Australia prepare to commemorate OXI Day.
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October 30, 2022 Evzones highlight Service of Remembrance for OXI Day in South Australia
“Your pappou (grandfather) would be really proud of you,” a lady told her young grandson as he was posing next to an Evzone at Adelaide’s War Memorial on Saturday morning, where the Service of Remembrance for ‘OXI’ Day was held.
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October 29, 2022 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins Greek community in honouring OXI Day
Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined the Greek community today in honouring the 82nd anniversary of Greece’s National Day (OXI Day).
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October 15, 2022 Inner West Council set to hold event to commemorate OXI Day
Inner West Council will partner with the Sydney University’s Australian Archaeological Institute to deliver an event to commemorate Greece’s National Oxi Day on Sunday October 30 at Marrickville Town Hall.
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October 30, 2021 Panepirotic Federation Releases Statement in Honor of “OXI Day”
BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Panepriotic Federation of America released the following statement in honor of October 28th, ‘OXI’ Day:
