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Roads in Athens and Thessaloniki are closed today for the Ohi Day national holiday, an anniversary that commemorates the 1940 refusal to allow Axis troops into the country. Metro, tram, and bus schedules have been rewritten for the occasion, though the primary focus remains on the national memory of World War II and the subsequent occupation. New research suggests that while the holiday is a fixture of the calendar, public knowledge of the war's specific history remains uneven. Several outlets have taken the opportunity to explore the gaps in collective memory and the process by which the events of the 1940 epic were codified into a national celebration. Away from the parades, investigations into the 'Mr. Horiatiko' businesses allege that raids were compromised by advance warnings. Informants reportedly used pet names as coded language to tip off the targets before authorities arrived. On the VOAK highway near Heraklion, a collision between a van and a car left five people injured.

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Roads in Athens and Thessaloniki are closed and public transport services, including the Metro, tram, and buses, have been adjusted for the October 28th national holiday. These changes are in effect for the national commemoration.

in.gr: October 28th: Road closures in Athens & Thessaloniki, public transport changes

On October 28th, roads in Athens and Thessaloniki will be closed for the national holiday, with adjustments to Metro, tram, and bus services announced.

Το Βήμα: Traffic Arrangements and Road Closures in Athens and Thessaloniki for October…

Traffic regulations and road closures are in effect in Athens and Thessaloniki for the October 28th national holiday, with changes to public transportation schedules including the metro and tram.

On the occasion of the October 28th national holiday, news sites are delving into the historical memory of World War II, exploring what Greeks remember about the war, lesser-known aspects of the Occupation, and the process by which the 1940 epic became a national anniversary.

Kathimerini: History Remained in the Shadow of 'No'

This story delves into what Greeks remember about World War II, which aspects of history they wish to learn better, and sheds light on lesser-known facets of the Occupation and gaps in collective memory through research by the People of Greece platform.

Το Βήμα: The Construction of Memory: How the '40 Epic Became a National Anniversary

An examination of how the events of the 1940 war became a national anniversary.

Το Βήμα: October 28, 1940: How Did the Greco-Italian War Begin?

An account of the initial stages and commencement of the Greco-Italian War on October 28, 1940.

Investigations into businesses associated with 'Mr. Horiatiko' have uncovered allegations that they received advance notice of raids, reportedly using coded language to refer to informants.

in.gr: How 'Mr. Horiatiko' businesses were informed of raids - 'pet names' for…

Investigations reveal how businesses associated with 'Mr. Horiatiko' allegedly received advance notice of raids, using coded language like 'pet names' for informants.

A collision involving a van and a passenger vehicle on the VOAK highway near Heraklion resulted in five individuals sustaining injuries.

News247: Heraklion: Van Collides with Passenger Vehicle on VOAK - Five Injured

A collision involving a van and a passenger vehicle occurred on the VOAK highway near Heraklion, resulting in five injuries.

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