Cypriot President to receive honorary doctorate in Thessaloniki

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is visiting Thessaloniki, Greece, on Friday, November 6, 2026, to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia. The ceremony, scheduled for 19:00, recognizes his contribution to the field of international relations and emphasizes the enduring ties between Greece and the Republic of Cyprus.

Prior to the main ceremony, President Christodoulides will unveil a commemorative plaque at the invitation of the Society for Macedonian Studies. The monument honors Cypriots who fought for the liberation of Macedonia and Thessaloniki, as well as Macedonians who sacrificed their lives for the freedom, territorial integrity, and independence of Cyprus during the 1974 Turkish invasion. The event will be attended by representatives from the Greek government, the Hellenic Parliament, and political leadership.

In related commentary, President Christodoulides reflected on the history of the Cyprus issue, noting how geopolitical shifts and international power dynamics—particularly the strategic interests of Britain, the U.S., and Turkey since the post-WWII era—have consistently influenced efforts to resolve the conflict.