Greek high school officially renamed to honor Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

The General Lyceum of Vounargo in Ilia, Greece, has officially been renamed the 'Isaac-Solomou General Lyceum' to honor Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, the two Cypriots who were killed in August 1996. The decision was formalized through a signature by the Greek Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharaki, and published in the Government Gazette on October 27, 2026. This initiative was spearheaded by school principal Antonis Spanos and the teaching staff, receiving unanimous approval from the Pyrgos Municipal Council.

The renaming aims to preserve historical memory through educational programs, cultural events, and collaborations with schools in Cyprus. Anastasia Isaac, the daughter of Tassos Isaac, publicly expressed her deep emotion regarding the move, calling it a 'ray of hope' in an era where historical memory risks fading. She emphasized that this is the first school officially bearing the names of the two figures who remain symbols of struggle and sacrifice in modern Hellenic history. The school authorities intend to use this platform to foster ongoing awareness among students regarding the events of 1996.