28 October
28th October parade in Corfu Town
CORFU. Pupils carried the blue-and-white Greek flag as they commemorated OXI Day.
Laying of wreaths for 28 October anniversary
CORFU. The modest ceremony, honouring all those who fought for the country’s independence, marked the beginning of the events in the town.
Celebration of 28th October National Anniversary in Corfu Town
CORFU. Schools and scout groups took part, along with the Fire Department, followed by a parade with the police and Armed Forces units.
28th October parade in Corfu Town
CORFU. The government was represented by the Deputy Minister for Digital Governance, Konstantinos Kiranakis.
23rd Corfu Folklore Festival announced
CORFU. The festival is taking place a day before the national 28th October anniversary and will be participating in the celebrations with dance, song and traditional music.
28 October parade in Corfu Town
CORFU. Philharmonic Bands accompanied the parade.
Laying of wreaths for 28 October anniversary
CORFU. Wreaths were laid at the Hero Statue today for the 28 October anniversary.
Mathraki΄s sole pupil Tasos, 9, in the island΄s parade today
CORFU. The first school parade on the small island of Mathraki for 21 years.
Special traffic measures for 28 October celebrations
CORFU. No stopping or parking in parts of Corfu Town between 07:00 and 14:00.
Celebration programme for National October 28 Anniversary in Corfu
CORFU. The parade will take place at 12:15 on Thursday 28 October.
Ministry of Interior General Secretary to visit Corfu flooded areas
CORFU. The General Secretary will be in Corfu as government representative at the 28 October celebration.
28 October parade to go ahead in Corfu
CORFU. Rehearsals have begun at schools ahead of the nation celebration.
The succinctest message in history from the F-16 cockpit
CORFU. "From Orestiada to Gavdos and from Othoni to Kastelorizo, remember.."
Local authorities lay wreaths at the Hero Statue
CORFU. There was just a simple wreath-laying ceremony for the National Anniversary this year due to the pandemic.
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Police block members of the public with flags in Alykes, Potamos
CORFU. A number of people with flags gathered in Alykes, Potamos to celebrate the national anniversary despite the prohibition of events.
Laying of wreaths at Hero Statue - with Covid measures
CORFU. The wreath-laying at the Hero Statue took place this afternoon under strict conditions.
Strict health measures for October 28 Anniversary celebrations
CORFU. The programme for the celebration of the National October 28 Anniversary in Corfu has been announced.
No parades for this year΄s 28 October anniversary due to COVID-19
ATHENS. Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced the PM΄s decision.
