# Greek Minister Dendias honors political figures

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> Updated: 2026-08-23T08:22:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias has issued several public tributes to prominent figures in Greek political history.

On August 9, Dendias honored Ioannis Varvitsiotis, describing him as an influential figure in Greece’s post-war landscape who contributed significantly to national defense during geopolitical shifts in the Balkans and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. Dendias characterized Varvitsiotis’s service as being defined by ethics and a commitment to democratic stability and European integration.

On August 23, Dendias issued a separate tribute to Eleftherios Venizelos on the 162nd anniversary of his birth. Dendias recognized Venizelos as a statesman who shaped modern Greece through “foresight and strategic thinking,” emphasizing his role in the nation’s formation and the importance of institutional continuity.

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### 2026-08-23: Nikos Dendias honors Eleftherios Venizelos on 162nd birth anniversary

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias honored Eleftherios Venizelos on the 162nd anniversary of his birth, praising his strategic foresight in shaping modern Greece.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-dendias-honors-eleftherios-venizelos-on-162nd-birth-anniversary

### 2026-08-09: Nikos Dendias honors the political legacy of Ioannis Varvitsiotis

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias honored the late Ioannis Varvitsiotis, praising his influential post-war political career and his strategic contributions to Greece's national defense.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-dendias-honors-the-political-legacy-of-ioannis-varvitsiotis

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