Larissa commemorates 82nd anniversary of liberation from German occupation

Larissa Mayor Thanasis Mamakos issued a message to commemorate the anniversary of the city's liberation from German occupation, which occurred on October 23, 1944. He noted that the date marks the end of three and a half years of occupation and represents one of the most significant moments in the city's history.

Mamakos honored the citizens of Larissa who resisted, suffered, and sacrificed for freedom during the occupation. He reflected on the heavy price paid by the population, including hunger, fear, and executions, while emphasizing that the resistance and solidarity of the people kept the hope for freedom alive. He concluded by stating that the anniversary serves as a reminder that freedom, democracy, and peace are not guaranteed, especially in a modern era facing war and authoritarianism.