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“As a Cypriot who wants his freedom”

Published March 14, 2026, 09:14
“As a Cypriot who wants his freedom”

The article is a reflection on the sacrifice and dedication of Evagoras Pallikarides and the other fighters of EOKA. The author wonders how it is possible to understand today the magnitude of their sacrifice and the mental strength that allowed them to face the colonizer with such dignity. He criticizes the current trend of questioning past struggles and undermining the values that guided them. The author emphasizes that the current generation, instead of continuing the struggle for freedom, is limited to superficial protests and questioning in the media. Furthermore, he denounces the distortion of history by some academics and politicians who are trying to undermine national identity and historical memory. The author refers to the poem by Andreas Karyos, which encapsulates the essence of the struggle for freedom and national independence. He stresses that the people still dream of freedom, but the current situation is very different from that of the EOKA era. The article concludes with a critique of the lack of courage and self-sacrifice in modern society, comparing the attitude of today's citizens with the dedication and dignity of the fighters of the past. The author expresses regret for the loss of the values that guided our ancestors and calls for a search for lost identity and national self-awareness.