Through the efforts to fight terrorism, violence, intolerant speech and injustices, in every manifestation in society, New Democracy honors the memory of Pavlos Bakoyannis who was murdered 34 years ago, it says in a statement.

The entire announcement of the N.D.:

Today marks 34 years since the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis, a man who stood out for his democratic attitude, free thinking and daily action for the unity and progress of our country.

The memory of Pavlos Bakoyannis remains alive because his ideas, morals and actions remain in demand of every democratic state, every free society, every truly progressive person.

In New Democracy we honor his memory not only today, the anniversary of his assassination, but every day, through the efforts to fight terrorism, violence, intolerant speech and injustices, in all their manifestations in society.

Thirty-four years later, we remain committed to the effort to make the Greece of Pavlos Bakoyannis a reality, because this was, is and will remain the best version of our homeland.