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Dendias: Grigoris Afxentiou a Symbol of the Struggle for Freedom

Published March 3, 2026, 12:13
Dendias: Grigoris Afxentiou a Symbol of the Struggle for Freedom

The Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, honored the memory of Grigoris Afxentiou, referring to his heroic sacrifice for the freedom of the Cypriot Greeks. In a social media post, Mr. Dendias described Afxentiou as the “Eagle of Machairas” and a selfless patriot, emphasizing that he consciously chose death to become a symbol of the struggle for freedom. The Minister stressed that Greece will never forget the sacrifices of its Cypriot brothers and sisters. The post was accompanied by a photograph of Grigoris Afxentiou.