On Tuesday, April 1, Cyprus’ President, Nikos Christodoulides, commemorated the 70th anniversary of the EOKA struggle against British colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in Cyprus’ history.
Πανηγυρική εκδήλωση για την 1η Απριλίου και τα 70χρονα του Αγώνα, που διοργανώνει το Ίδρυμα Απελευθερωτικού Αγώνα ΕΟΚΑ 1955-1959 pic.twitter.com/0AdW91AjpZ
— NikosChristodoulides (@Christodulides) April 1, 2025
Addressing a crowd at Nicosia’s Eleftheria Stadium, Christodoulides called the date “a decisive milestone” that saw the nation rise in defiance of colonialism.
He paid tribute to the fighters, describing their struggle as “the most selfless and heroic act in our nation’s history” and emphasised the ongoing responsibility to continue their fight for freedom.
Είμαστε περήφανοι για τον αγώνα της ΕΟΚΑ. Είναι ο λόγος που υπάρχουμε εμείς σήμερα, είναι ο λόγος που υπάρχει ό,τι πιο σημαντικό έχουμε, η Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία. pic.twitter.com/DpA0zD0lrt
— NikosChristodoulides (@Christodulides) April 1, 2025
Reflecting on the unfulfilled hopes of the EOKA fighters, he urged Cypriots to work toward the liberation and reunification of the island.
The ceremony, which included patriotic songs, church services, and marches, concluded with a call for a peaceful and just solution to the Cyprus issue, rooted in respect for history.
