Nikolaos Xylouris Bust Reinstalled in Heraklion After Vandalism

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The bust of Nikolaos Xylouris has been reinstalled in Heraklion's Cyprus Square.
It was vandalized in April 2026 when its head was cut off, shocking the local community.
The bust was restored by a local artistic foundry and an anonymous artist.
Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos emphasized Xylouris's role as a resistance figure against the junta.
The reinstallation is seen as a reaffirmation of democratic values and public space protection.

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The bust of Nikolaos Xylouris has been reinstalled in Heraklion's Cyprus Square.
It was vandalized in April 2026 when its head was cut off, shocking the local community.
The bust was restored by a local artistic foundry and an anonymous artist.
Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos emphasized Xylouris's role as a resistance figure against the junta.
The reinstallation is seen as a reaffirmation of democratic values and public space protection.

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