Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted importance of national unity ahead of “Ochi Day” in his weekly social media post on Sunday.
Reflecting on Greece’s national anniversary, Mitsotakis expressed pride in Thessaloniki’s liberation in 1912 and the historic “Ochi” (“No”) of October 28, 1940, emphasizing how this day symbolizes the unity and determination of the Greek people in overcoming challenges.
“October 28th 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,” he stated.
In Greece, “Ochi Day” commemorates the government’s decision on October 28, 1940, to reject an ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, a choice that led to Greece’s entry into World War II.