Cyprus government spokesperson commemorates 1955-1959 EOKA struggle

On April 1, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis attended a commemorative service at the Cathedral of Saint Theodore in Paphos. The event marked the anniversary of the 1955-1959 EOKA national liberation struggle. In his address, Letymbiotis emphasized that the values and sacrifices of the historical struggle should be passed on to future generations. He stated that these lessons remain relevant to the ongoing efforts regarding the situation in Cyprus over the last 50 years. The spokesperson highlighted the importance of student participation in these commemorative events. He further characterized the EOKA struggle as a fundamental factor in the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus. The remarks concluded by reinforcing the government's commitment to upholding the principles derived from the island's historical resistance.