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Cyprus Government Spokesman Honors Heroes of the Struggle

Published March 22, 2026, 09:10
Cyprus Government Spokesman Honors Heroes of the Struggle

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, in a speech at the memorial service for Nitsa Hadjigeorgiou and other EOKA fighters, emphasized the need for unity and national consciousness for the liberation of Cyprus. He stressed that the illegal occupation continues 52 years after the Turkish invasion and that the struggle for a final solution must continue with perseverance and method. Mr. Letymbiotis referred to the sacrifice of the heroes and the need to overcome divisive tendencies to achieve national goals. He praised Nitsa Hadjigeorgiou for her heroism and self-sacrifice during the struggle for independence.