Memorial service held for Evagoras Pallikarides in Paphos

A memorial service for EOKA fighter Evagoras Pallikarides was held at the Saint Theodore Metropolitan Church. The service was officiated by the Archbishop of Cyprus, George. During the event, a speech from the Chief of the National Guard General Staff, Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou, was read by Major General Andreas Charalambous. The address highlighted Pallikarides' role as the youngest and final fighter executed by British authorities, noting he was buried in the prison courtyard alongside Grigorios Afxentiou, who died on March 3, 1957. The speaker emphasized the need for operational readiness due to current geopolitical instability. References were made to the ongoing Turkish occupation and the necessity of addressing current political impasses. Attendees were urged to reflect on their duty to the homeland in light of historical sacrifices. The remarks also addressed concerns regarding Turkish revisionism and the settlement of occupied territories.