Reflections on the events of 28th October
National celebrations in the 21st century Maria Sotiropoulou : President of the Greek affiliate of IPPNW, the international anti-nuclear organization of medical doctors translation Wayne Hall “The events during the celebration of 28th October restore to the national anniversary its true meaning” said the legendary symbol of the celebration in question Manolis Glezos. “The parades before the disabled, the youth and the monuments as they took place in all Greece brought back to this occasion its authentic meaning”, he continued. And it reminded us yet again that in Greece, in contrast to other states, in our national festivals we do not celebrate the victories and triumphs of leaders but the beginnings of sacrifices for freedom. And today we find ourselves again at such a turning point for the defence of our national self-respect. Because all the parties apart from the SYRIZA party (European Left) hastened to condemn as “disrupters” the totality of the pop...