It is with deep emotion that we are here today in the park of Agios Antonios, at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of the hero of EOKA Nikos Theofanous, organized jointly by the EOKA Fighters' Associations, the EOKA Struggle Memorial Council, the EOKA Liberation Struggle Foundation, the Nicosia Municipality and the hero's family.
The bust of the hero Nikos Theofanous, the unveiling of which will take place shortly, symbolizes the eternal appreciation of Cypriot Hellenism and is at the same time an everlasting witness of his heroic deeds during the national liberation struggle of 1955-1959.
The hero, poet, writer and athlete Nikos Theofanous passed into the pantheon of the immortals on the night of September 11, 1956, after he was assassinated by the British when he tried to escape arrest by jumping from the moving military vehicle in which he was being transported.
By his heroic death, and by his actions, he honoured in the best way his family, his ancestry and the glorious Greek history of our country. With fighting spirit, courage and bravery he resisted the foreign conqueror, placing his homeland and its freedom above his own life and his family.
Dear friends,
The bust of the hero Nikos Theofanous is the silent trumpet of vigilance and struggle for the overthrow of the current unacceptable situation with the occupation of half of our country by the Turkish occupier. Let the lessons learned from the sacrifice of our heroes in all the struggles for freedom, justice and democracy be the bright beacon that will guide us on the difficult path of liberation and return to our ancestral homes.
We remain committed to the effort for a just solution to the Cyprus problem and the restoration of our historical continuity in the land of our ancestors.
I would like to congratulate the Nicosia Municipality and personally the Mayor Mr.
With the actions they undertake, they do not let the memories fade into oblivion, contributing in the best way to keep the flame of militancy and the desire for the return and liberation of our occupied territories unquenched.
With the actions they undertake, they do not let the memories fade into oblivion, contributing in the best way to keep the flame of militancy and the desire for the return and liberation of our occupied territories unquenched.
Thank you.
(NΓ)
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