Savvas Rotsidis (1935 – November 25, 1958), from the village of Mammari near Nicosia, was a dedicated member of EOKA, the Greek-Cypriot nationalist organization that fought for the liberation of Cyprus from British colonial rule and its eventual union with Greece. An accountant by profession, Rotsidis joined EOKA in 1955 and took part in numerous operations against British forces. Captured by the British in 1958, he was tortured but refused to betray his comrades. He was executed on November 25, 1958, becoming a martyr in the struggle for Cyprus’s independence.
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During her visit to Nicosia, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou reaffirmed Greece's support for the liberation and reunification of Cyprus, emphasising the "brotherly bonds" between the two nations. Marking the 64th anniversary of Cyprus’s independence, she highlighted the resilience of the Republic of Cyprus despite the 1974 Turkish invasion and ongoing division, pledging continued cooperation between Greece and Cyprus towards a unified future.
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