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Nikolaos Xylouris Bust Reinstalled in Heraklion After Vandalism
2 sourcesFirst reported 28 days agoUpdated 28 days ago
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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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