Filippos Fortomas, New Democracy MP for the Cyclades and chair of the Hellenic Parliament’s Special Standing Committee on Hellenism in the Diaspora, discussed the significance of the message of October 28 and the modern-day “battles” Greece faces. Speaking on Voice of Greece’s “Our Global Voice” wi...
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis marks Ohi Day, the anniversary of Greece’s historic “No” in 1940, with a special two-hour broadcast dedicated to the history and traditions of the Presidential Guard.
Guest Panagiotis Moutsakis, who served as an Evzone, shares memories and exper...
“Our Town” marks Ohi Day, Greece’s national anniversary on 28 October, through Greek marches and the fascinating stories behind their melodies.
From Studio B of Hellenic Radio, David Nachmias, who conceived and directed the project, accompanies singers Alexandros Stavropoulos and Nikolas Karagkiaouris on pi...
From songs associated with Greece’s heroic struggle in 1940 to the stories of children living under occupation, Voice of Greece marks Ohi Day on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with programming dedicated to remembrance, resistance, and solidarity. Music, literature, and storytelling bring the people and events of the era to life, sharing the enduring message of freedom and peace with Greeks around the world. The day’s programming begins at 07:00 with “Greek Music Express”, hosted by Hercules Economou. Voice of Greece’s English-language program honors the struggle against fascism through Greek antiwar songs performed by Maria Dimitriadi, Manolis Lidakis, Giorgos Zografos, and ... Read more
From the slopes of the Pindus Mountains, where remote passes and mountain villages offered refuge during the Occupation, to the people who still tend their land, raise their children and fight for the conditions that will allow them to remain in their communities.
To mark 28 October, Greece’s Ohi D...
On Monday, 26 October 2026, from 22:00 to 23:00 Athens time, Voice of Greece’s “Our Town” marks Ohi Day, Greece’s national anniversary on 28 October, through Greek marches and the fascinating stories behind their melodies.
From Studio B of Hellenic Radio, David Nachmias, who conceived and directe...
From the slopes of the Pindus Mountains, where remote passes and mountain villages offered refuge during the Occupation, to the people who still tend their land, raise their children and fight for the conditions that will allow them to remain in their communities.
To mark 28 October, Greece’s Ohi D...
The radio programme “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for All Ages” presents a special historical radio documentary marking the anniversary of 28 October 1940. Aimed at secondary and tertiary education students, the broadcast features excerpts from Svolopoulos’s book “The Last Days of October.”
Marking three important anniversaries — the Liberation of Athens, the 28th of October, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis — Voice of Greece’s program “Historical Walks”, hosted by Marilena Katsimi, embarks on a special radio journey where Music remembers History. Through the lesse...
A special tribute to the 28th of October through readings from poets, writers, and narrations.
Themis Rodamitis curates music and iconic songs by renowned Greek composers, alongside poems and writings by prominent Greek literary figures.
This show pays homage to the fight for freedom, justice,...
Ohi Day is commemorated on October 28 every year in Greece and by Greeks around the world. On this day, in 1940, Ioannis Metaxas denied Mussolini’s request to allow Italian troops to cross into Greece.
Greece’s entry into World War II with the start of the Greco-Italian War is honoured as an act...
A special feature on the show "Time in Greece", dedicated to the Rebetiko songs from the Occupation and the Resistance period...
Nikolas Angelidis and Sakis Tsaras take us back to 1940 and the events following the Greek people’s refusal to surrender to Mussolini's fascist Italy. We listen to rare s...
Ohi Day is commemorated on October 28 every year in Greece and by Greeks around the world. On this day, in 1940, Ioannis Metaxas denied Mussolini’s request to allow Italian troops to cross into Greece.
Greece’s entry into World War II with the start of the Greco-Italian War is honoured as an act of ...
It goes without saying that there is no such thing as "Degenerate Art"…! However, on the occasion of the anniversary of October 28th, in our special episode on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM Athens time, we are doing a deep dive into a supreme moment of madness with a focus on visual arts!
We w...
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