Officials gather in Thessaloniki for 28th October celebrations and defense talks

Thessaloniki hosted official commemorations for the anniversary of the city's liberation and the national holiday of October 28, 1940. Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas visited the city following an invitation from his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias. The two ministers held a private meeting to discuss international security developments and ongoing defense cooperation between Cyprus and Greece. The delegation also attended various events, including a memorial at Aristotle University and the grand military parade.

Simultaneously, a delegation from the Municipality of Limassol, led by Mayor Giannis Armeytis, participated in the festivities to strengthen ties between the two sister cities. The Limassol Philharmonic Orchestra performed alongside the Thessaloniki Philharmonic during official events, while Mayors Armeytis and Stelios Aggeloudis held a bilateral meeting to discuss future municipal cooperation.

The military parade, held on Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, featured the official debut of the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system. President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the event, which showcased the modernization of the Greek Armed Forces. The parade emphasized the transition of the military into a new era of defensive technology, building upon previous technological displays.