Adelaide Community marks the tragic coup

and invasion of 1974

20 July 2022 On Sunday 17 July, the Justice for Cyprus Committee (SEKA) and the Cyprus Community of SA held a wreath laying ceremony at the memorial at the Cyprus Community’s premises, Welland, attended by representatives of the South Australian Government and Opposition, community leaders, members of the clergy and a large crowd. Amongst others, were Lucy Hood MP representing the Premier of South Australia, Jing Lee MLC representing the Opposition, Consul General of Greece George Psiachas, Mayor of Charles Sturt Council Angela Evans, Mayor of West Torrens Michael Coxon and Chair of SAMEAC Andriana Christopoulos. Also, Prof. Andreas Evdokiou, President of Cyprus Community, Peter Ppiros President of the Justice for Cyprus Committee, Peter Gardiakos representing the Greek Community of South Australia and many more community representatives. Speakers at the event, were Lucy Hood MP, Jing Lee MLC, Greek Consul George Psiachas, Prof. Andreas Evdokiou and Peter Ppiros. CYPRIOT DEPUTY MINISTER VISIT Cypriot Deputy Minister for Shipping Mr Vasilios Demetriades addressed a public meeting at the Cyprus club on 20 July. He spoke on current political developments on the Cyprus issue and responded to questions by the public. Almost one hundred people were in attendance, including the abovementioned dignitaries, the Cyprus High Commissioner Martha Mavrommatis and President of the Pan-Macedonian Association Evan Tsiaparis. Before his public speech, Mr Demetriades laid a wreath at Cyprus Community memorial, in honor of those who fell during the tragic events of 1974 in Cyprus.

Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia