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Presentation of the book "Guilty - Kissinger's order, the execution of the coup by Ioannidis and the invasion of the Turks in 1974"translated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Rizes Publications and the Municipality of Thessaloniki present the book by Costas Venizelou and Michalis Ignatiou "GUILTY - Kissinger's order, the execution of the coup by Ioannidis and the invasion of the Turks in 1974". The event will take place on Monday, September 7, 2026 at 19:30 at the Theater of the Society of Macedonian Studies, Ethnikis Amynis 2, 546 21 Thessaloniki.

Greetings will be addressed by Konstantinos Polykarpou, Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in Thessaloniki

The book will be discussed by:

Stelios Angeloudis, Mayor of Thessaloniki

Alexis Papachelas, Journalist

Stavros Tzimas, Journalist

Stefanos Diamantopoulos, Journalist

and the authors Kostas Venizelos and Michalis Ignatiou

Presentation:

Sofia Papadopoulou, Journalist

The event is supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus in Thessaloniki and the State Theater of Northern Greece.

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إلياس نصار

أتمنى أن يأتي أحد من أقاربنا في سالونيكي ويخبرنا كيف كانت الندوة. الاسم «إنوخوس» يجعلني أتذكر كيف كنا نسمع في السبعينيات أخبار قبرص ونبكي على الكنائس التي احتلوها.

Marek Šimko

Pretty interesting topic, but 2026 seems like an error in the announcement. When the performance is in September, I will definitely go there, because I watched Cyprus 1974 on the news when I was young, and I still feel sorry for the exiled people and churches. Which of you will be there?

Andrzej Wiśniewski

The year 2026 in the announcement actually looks like a typo, because the event is supposed to take place on Monday, September 7, and that doesn't fall this year. The topic of the book about Kissinger, Ioannidis and 1974 is difficult - I remember how in those days in Hajnówka we listened to Radio Free Europe about people expelled from Cyprus and destroyed Orthodox churches. I wonder what exactly the authors will say.

Maria Müller

The event sounds interesting, especially because the Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus gives a greeting. But September 7, 2026 as Monday really doesn't fit - it looks like a typo in the date. I'll see if the publishers correct the announcement.

Ανδρέας Παναγιωτόπουλος

2026 looks like a typo to me too, because Monday September 7 falls in 2026 but the event probably means this year. The book about Kissinger and Ioannidis interests me, especially the Cyprus of '74 which still hurts. If they fix it, maybe I'll go from Athens to watch it.

Veronika Nováková

Marek, I agree, the year 2026 looks like a typo, they probably meant 2025. I also watched the news on the radio in the summer of 1974 and I still feel sorry for those abandoned churches around Famagusta. When it really happens in September, I would like to know if it will be in Greek or with a translation, because I would like to go and see it.

Petra Kováčová

You're right, the 2026 really looks like a typo, otherwise it would be pretty weird. I was only a few years old in the summer of 1974, but I remember how the elders in the church talked about it and showed photos from Cyprus. When you go, let me know if there will be a translation, maybe I would join.

Mateusz Nowak

Indeed, this date of 2026 is probably a typo, because September 7 falls on a Monday this year. The topic of Cyprus has always moved me, especially those destroyed Orthodox churches - in Hajnówka then everyone talked about it over bread after mass. I wonder if the authors will mention anything about the role of the church hierarchy in those events.

Γιώργος Μακρής

Yes, 2026 is definitely a typo, because Monday September 7th falls this year. I'm interested in the book too, especially the part about Ioannidis and Kissinger's order - I still remember how he shook us then in Volos. If you're going from Athens, tell us afterwards how you liked the presentation.

Katarzyna Zielińska

That's right, Mateusz, September 7, 2026 falls on a Monday, so it's definitely a typo and it's about this year. These destroyed Orthodox churches in Cyprus really hurt, I remember how in Hajnówka after the liturgy the elders mentioned it at the table. I wonder if the book even mentions the attitude of the then Archbishop Makarios - do you think the authors will go ahead with it?

Ivana Kováčová

You're right, that year 2026 looks like a clear typo. I worked in the office in the summer of 1974 and I remember how the boss brought us a newspaper with photos from Cyprus and we all wondered what was happening there. If you go, let me know if there will be a Slovak translation, because I would like to join.

Mária Horváthová

You're right, Ivana, the 2026 is definitely a typo, otherwise I would want to stop there myself. I remember my father showing me the same newspaper in the summer of 1974 and saying that it would have long-lasting consequences. Do you know if it will be possible to buy at least the Greek version there, or if it will only be for locals?

Tomáš Baláž

You're right, the 2026 looks like a typo, otherwise it would be pretty weird. I was still a girl in the summer of 1974 and I remember my father listening to the radio and talking about those Greek officers. If you go, let me know if there will be a Slovak translation, because I would like to join.

Lukáš Šimko

Maria, I agree, the year 2026 looks like a pure typo, otherwise I would also like to stop there. Did your father show you the newspaper in the summer of 74? My uncle from Košice was doing an internship in Athens at the time and he said that already in July you could feel how everything was collapsing. I don't know if there will be a Greek version for sale, but it might be worth calling the consulate, they should know.

Łukasz Kowalski

Racja, Katarzyno, the ruined churches in Cyprus still hurt, especially when one hears from the elders during liturgy in Hajnówka. As for Makarios, I doubt the authors would omit him – after all, he was right in the middle of those events. And would you go to that presentation next year?

Anna Šimková

You're right, 2026 is probably a typo, because otherwise I would have chosen there. My father was showing me the newspaper from Cyprus in the summer of 1974, I remember how upset he was. Uncle from Košice in Athens? That's interesting, I'll ask him if he met yours.

Adam Nowak

Yes, these Orthodox churches in Cyprus are still an open wound, I remember when my older son returned from a pilgrimage and talked about the destroyed frescoes. As for Makarios, they definitely didn't leave him out, because without him the whole story doesn't hold together. And for the presentation? I would love to go, but will I still be able to get to Thessaloniki in 2026, Łukasz?

Krzysztof Kowalski

Yes, those destroyed frescoes in Cyprus are indeed something that hurts to this day - my son also mentioned it after his visit. They certainly didn't leave out Makarios, because without him this puzzle makes no sense. As for 2026, it's still far away, maybe we can get a few people together and go from Warsaw together?