House President Annita Demetriou honors Eleftherios Venizelos at Athens conference

On Tuesday, November 4, 2026, the President of the Cypriot House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, delivered an address at a conference in Athens focused on the political legacy of former Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos. The event, titled 'Eleftherios Venizelos as a model of political leadership', was organized by the National Research Foundation 'Eleftherios K. Venizelos'. Due to the House President's absence, her speech was read by DIKO member of parliament Panikos Leonidou.

Demetriou praised Venizelos as a visionary leader who transcended his era, noting his profound influence on the political and social trajectory of the modern Greek state. She emphasized that he viewed politics as a profound responsibility toward society and future generations rather than mere administration of power. During his career, spanning eight terms between 1910 and 1933, Venizelos served as prime minister for over 12 years.

Addressing the historical relationship between Greece and Cyprus, Demetriou acknowledged that the goal of uniting the island with Greece was a recurring theme in Venizelos's career. However, she noted that this objective remained unachieved during his lifetime. The conference served to evaluate his historical role and the enduring value of his political contributions to the Greek nation.