OPEK awards Yannos Kranidiotis prize to Chrysostomos Perikleous and Chara Makrygianni

On September 14, 2026, the OPEK organization held a ceremony at the Journalistic House in Nicosia to present the Yannos Kranidiotis Award for Innovative Creation. This year, the recipients of the honor were author and educator Chrysostomos Perikleous and educator Chara Makrygianni.

Chrysostomos Perikleous was recognized for his literary contributions and broader service to society, while Chara Makrygianni received the award for her significant impact on education, particularly in fostering historical thinking, dialogue, social inclusion, and peace. During the event, a speech by OPEK Board President Theano Kalavana, read by Secretary Michalis Beis, highlighted the importance of reflecting on the political vision of the late Yannos Kranidiotis. Specifically, his perspective that Cyprus's accession to the European Union was not merely an endpoint, but a strategic tool for change and a catalyst for resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue.

This award serves both as a recognition of individual excellence and as a tribute to the legacy of Yannos Kranidiotis, who is credited with providing Cyprus with a broader geopolitical perspective. The event was notably dedicated to the memory of Sevkiul Olutag, adding a layer of historical and humanitarian reflection to the proceedings.