“Greece has served the common struggle of free nations with consistency and self -denial and beyond its borders,” the Minister of National Defense stressed. Nikos Dendiasfrom Kavli Orestiada, where he was found for the revelations of the Monument to the Fallen of the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade in the Battle of Rimini.
From North Africa and the Battle of El Alamein to the Italian Front, with the presence of the Sacred Lodge and the 3rd Mountain Brigade, The presence of the Greek sections on the fronts of World War II documented our country’s steady commitment to the fundamental principles of law“, He noted.
In the battle of Rimini, 10 officers and 100 gunmen from the 3rd Mountain Brigade were killed and 23 officers and 293 gunmen were injured. The monument was erected in Kavili, as the headquarters of the 3rd Motor Brigade is located there.
I visited the Kavili Orestiada, the headquarters of the 3rd Motor Brigade, in order to attend the unveiling ceremony of the fallen monument of the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade in the Battle of Rimini. A battle that highlighted Greece’s decisive contribution … pic.twitter.com/UL7MPGKVfX
– Nikos Dendias (@nikosdendias) September 16, 2025
During the ceremony, the minister emphasized: “With the erection of this monument, the Municipality of Orestiada offered a constant, visible and tangible reminder of the sacrifice of the descendants and the debt of those present. The constant reminder of national debt. This is the task that the Armed Forces are serving today. “
Speaking of Greek soldiers who are currently serving out of Greek territory, he stressed that “They serve the global good of legality, serve European interests, serve Greek interests”. As he added: “Our presence has always been part of a steady commitment to the principles of freedom and human rights.”
“Today’s day is a day of memory for those who gave their lives, because they gave their lives, They went volunteers everyone to fight, they didn’t go because they were asked“, Said the president of the Panhellenic Association of Middle Eastern Eastern East Hierogenery, George Monogios and added:” What matters to this anniversary is that the city of Rimini in Italy was handed over to the Greeks unconditionally. And there are official elements of the Italian state – and I want to believe that here, in the monument, there could be a stand with this protocol, to see the world, Because no one imagines that the city was handed over to the Greeks and Greek flag waved at Rimini Town Hall In Italy »
Present at the ceremony was and The Deputy Mayor of Rimini, Francesca Matei, Which told RES-EIA: “It is a great honor for me to invite the Mayor of Orestiada. I thank the Mayor very much and is a great honor for Rimini, because Rimini’s 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade has effectively contributed to the liberation of our city and to victory over fascism during World War II, which cost so many lives.
On September 21, there will be a commemoration event in Rimini and there will be a Greek delegation there.