The anniversary of October 28, 1940 commemorates the sacrifice of thousands of Greek men and women on the battlefields, in the Resistance movement, in the places of execution and torture, in the places of martyrdom such as Distomo, Kalavrita, Kaisariani, Kokkinia and also the thousands of dead from the hunger and poverty during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
The anniversary of October 28, 1940 commemorates the sacrifice of thousands of Greek men and women on the battlefields, in the Resistance movement, in the places of execution and torture, in the places of martyrdom such as Distomo, Kalavrita, Kaisariani, Kokkinia and also the thousands of dead from the hunger and poverty during the Nazi
occupation of Greece.
The anniversary also reminds us with which ideologies the fascists came to power in their countries at the time, as well as how the loyal collaborators of the conquerors during the years of occupation of Greece were clothed in the sheepskin of national pride. Correspondingly with the modern far-right in Europe which also includes declared Mussolini and Hitler nostalgics.
he anniversary also reminds us with which ideologies the fascists came to power in their countries at the time, as well as how the loyal collaborators of the conquerors during the years of occupation of Greece were clothed in national pride. Correspondingly with the modern far-right in Europe which also includes declared Mussolini and Hitler nostalgia.
At a time when fascism has returned to Europe and the world, the anniversary of October 28 and the struggles of the Greek people emerge as a current symbol of patriotism and anti-fascism, as an inspiration to fight for the
defence of democracy and peace
The anniversary of October 28, 1940 commemorates the sacrifice of thousands of Greek men and women on the battlefields, in the Resistance movement, in the places of execution and torture, in the places of martyrdom such as Distomo, Kalavrita, Kaisariani, Kokkinia and also the thousands of dead from the hunger and poverty during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
