# Greece and Cyprus diplomatic commemorations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-and-cyprus-diplomatic-commemorations > Updated: 2026-10-26T11:09:53.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In early October, officials in Thessaloniki, Greece, commemorated the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus. During the ceremony, Deputy Minister of the Interior Kostas Gioulekas emphasized Greece’s duty to support Cyprus, describing it as “the only divided country in Europe” due to the 1974 Turkish invasion. Consul General Konstantinos Polycarpou also noted the nation’s diplomatic and economic progress. Later in the month, leaders in both nations marked separate historic anniversaries while addressing regional sovereignty. In Greece, President Konstantinos Tasoulas honored the 114th anniversary of Thessaloniki’s liberation from Ottoman rule, calling for regional security and peace. In Cyprus, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis commemorated the anniversary of Greece’s 1940 refusal of fascist aggression, linking the historical struggle for sovereignty to the ongoing “illegal occupation” of Cyprus following the Turkish invasion. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Greece and Cyprus mark historic anniversaries with calls for unity Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Cypriot spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis marked historic anniversaries, emphasizing themes of national liberation, unity, and sovereignty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-and-cyprus-mark-historic-anniversaries-with-calls-for-unity ### 2026-10-09: Cyprus Independence Day commemorated in Thessaloniki The 66th anniversary of Cyprus's Independence was celebrated in Thessaloniki, with Greek and Cypriot officials reaffirming their strong bilateral ties and addressing the ongoing division of the island. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-independence-day-commemorated-in-thessaloniki --- Cite as: Greece and Cyprus diplomatic commemorations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greece-and-cyprus-diplomatic-commemorations