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The Execution of Nikos Belogiannis and Reactions in Cyprus

Published March 28, 2026, 14:02
The Execution of Nikos Belogiannis and Reactions in Cyprus

The article examines the execution of Nikos Belogiannis and the reactions it provoked in Cyprus. It refers to Belogiannis' case within the context of the post-civil war climate and the coverage of his first trial by the Cypriot press, highlighting the ideological gap of the time. The article presents conflicting journalistic approaches in Cyprus, reflecting different political positions. Belogiannis' actions, also known as "Enrico Panos," serve as a starting point for understanding the events that followed. It is noted that the then Prime Minister of Greece, Plastiras, assured that the sentences would not be carried out, but this assurance would not apply to those arrested in the future. At the same time, organizations such as EAS, AKEL and others protested the conviction of Belogiannis, demanding his release and a general amnesty. Finally, the article mentions protests from the Soviet Union and East Germany regarding the case, highlighting the international dimension of the Belogiannis case and its broader political significance.