AKEL official commemorates Ochi Day anniversary in Nicosia

On October 28, 2026, Giorgos Loukaides, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Representative of the AKEL party, attended the student parade in Nicosia to commemorate the anniversary of Ochi Day. Following the event at the Greek Embassy, he emphasized the historical importance of the resistance against fascism during the 1940s, specifically acknowledging the role of the EAM-ELAS national resistance movement.

Loukaides highlighted the participation of thousands of Cypriot volunteers, both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, who sacrificed their lives fighting against Nazism. He stated that the current duty of the state is to uphold the values for which these individuals fought by maintaining a firm stance against fascism and the far-right. Furthermore, he linked these historical ideals to the ongoing contemporary political struggle against the occupation and division of Cyprus.

The official stressed that honoring the memory of those who fell in the 1940s requires consistency and determination in modern political actions. He expressed concern that these values are not always adequately reflected in contemporary practice, underscoring the need for continued vigilance in defending democratic principles and national unity.