Cypriot officials and delegations visit Thessaloniki for national anniversary celebrations

Cypriot Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, traveled to Thessaloniki on October 26, 2026, following an invitation from his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, to participate in the celebrations marking the liberation of the city and the October 28 national anniversary. During his visit, Mr. Palmas is scheduled to attend a commemorative event at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on October 26 and witness the military parade on October 28. A private meeting between the two defense ministers is also scheduled to take place to discuss bilateral matters.

In parallel, an official delegation from the Municipality of Limassol, led by Mayor Giannis Armeutis, also arrived in Thessaloniki for the festivities honoring Saint Demetrius and the national holiday. This delegation includes municipal council members and the Limassol Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra, which will perform alongside the Thessaloniki Philharmonic in various events. Mayor Armeutis is set to hold an official meeting with the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Stelios Angeloudis, on October 27 to discuss further collaboration between the two cities. These visits highlight the ongoing cultural, historical, and institutional ties between Cyprus and Greece.