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Dendias Honors Evagoras Pallikaridis' Sacrifice

Published March 14, 2026, 12:10
Dendias Honors Evagoras Pallikaridis' Sacrifice

The Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, honored the memory of Evagoras Pallikaridis with a post on X, 69 years after his execution. Dendias described Pallikaridis' sacrifice as an emblematic example of the courage of Cypriots in their struggle for freedom. The post was accompanied by a photograph of Pallikaridis. The sacrifice of Evagoras Pallikaridis, a young Cypriot fighter, remains a symbol of resistance and national pride for Cyprus and Greece. The memory of his sacrifice is revived every year, reminding us of the sacrifices made for the liberation of Cyprus. Minister Dendias, with his post, reaffirms Greece's enduring solidarity with the Cypriot people and the recognition of the historical significance of the struggle for freedom.