21.12.2025 21:00
The leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration, Nikos Christodoulides, who attended the ceremony held to commemorate the "Bloody Christmas" massacres carried out by members of the Greek terrorist organization EOKA 62 years ago, described the massacres against Turkish Cypriots as "heroism."
The leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA), Nikos Christodoulides, described the "Bloody Christmas" massacre carried out by members of the Greek terrorist organization EOKA 62 years ago as "heroism."
PRAISED TERRORISM AS "HEROISM" According to a statement on GCA's official website, Christodoulides attended a ceremony held at the Agios Kassianos Church in Nicosia to commemorate the "Bloody Christmas" massacres. In his speech at the ceremony, Christodoulides claimed that December 21, 1963, when the massacres against Turkish Cypriots initiated by the terrorist organization EOKA began, was "a turning point in Cyprus's modern history." Describing the armed activities carried out by EOKA members and Greek police as "struggle," "sacrifice," and "heroism," Christodoulides honored the Greek Cypriots who lost their lives during that period.
GCA leader Nikos Christodoulides Touching upon the Cyprus issue, Christodoulides described the current situation on the island as "unacceptable and unsustainable," claiming that they are making efforts to restart negotiations within the framework of European Union principles.
"BLOODY CHRISTMAS" MASSACRE This year marks the 62nd anniversary of the massacre that took place on December 21, 1963, against Turkish Cypriots by EOKA militants, which is referred to in history as "Bloody Christmas."
The EOKA Greek Cypriot gangs, which aimed to eliminate Turks from the "Republic of Cyprus" established in partnership between the two communities through violence, launched an attack in Nicosia on the night of December 20-21, 1963, martyring dozens of Turkish Cypriots.