Greece commemorated 90 years since Ioannis Metaxas dissolved the country’s democratic institutions and established the 4th of August Regime, a right-wing dictatorship. Originally a legally appointed Prime Minister, Metaxas gradually consolidated power before effectively seizing control in 1936. This marked the end of a period of fragile parliamentary democracy in Greece. The move involved suppressing political opposition and curtailing civil liberties. Historians continue to debate the factors contributing to Metaxas’s rise and the nature of his authoritarian rule. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic principles and resisting authoritarian tendencies within Greek society and beyond.