Greece marks WWII entry anniversary with military parade

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Fighter jets have flown over the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki as parachutists landed and troops marched in the city to mark a national holiday commemorating Greece’s defiance of Fascist Italy that forced it to enter World War II. But some student parades traditionally held in municipalities on were cancelled Thursday, especially in parts of northern Greece which have seen a spike in coronavirus infections. Greece’s Oct. 28 national holiday, known as Ochi Day, or No Day, marks the day in 1940 when Athens rejected an Italian ultimatum to allow Axis forces to enter Greece and control parts of it. The refusal led to an invasion by Italian troops hours later, marking Greece’s entry into the war.