Nikos Dendias marks 37th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall by highlighting Nicosia's division

On November 9, 2026, Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, issued a public statement marking the 37th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Minister utilized the occasion to draw a parallel between the historic event of 1989 and the ongoing, unresolved division of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus.

Dendias emphasized that while the collapse of the Berlin Wall initially fostered expectations for perpetual peace across Europe, the continued existence of the "Wall of Nicosia" serves as a stark reminder that such peace remains unachieved. As Nicosia remains the only divided capital of an European Union member state, the Minister argued that this reflects a broader failure in the continent’s security architecture.

The Minister further stated that current geopolitical developments demonstrate the vulnerability of the European security system. He explicitly criticized modern revisionism and military invasions, asserting that such actions have no legitimate place in the 21st century. The statement serves as a critique of current European security shortcomings and an appeal for the resolution of the Cyprus issue in line with international norms.