Defence Minister in Krakow for 80th Holocaust anniversary

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Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas will attend the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust, in Krakow, Poland.

According to a post Palmas wrote on platform X, he will represent the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, at the commemorative events.

He travels to Poland on Sunday.

Moreover, according to the AFP, some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz will gather at the site of the Nazi death camp on Monday as the world marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the final months of World War II.

Around 50 ex-inmates are expected at a ceremony outside the historic gate of Auschwitz II-Birkenau alongside dozens of leaders including King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The ceremony is set to start at 15:00 GMT (17:00 Cyprus time) and 54 international delegations are expected, including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Organisers said it could be the last major anniversary with such a large group of survivors.

Also read: World leaders in Poland to mark 80th Holocaust Memorial Day

Source: CNA

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