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Memorial Ceremony Honors Air Force Hero Kostas Iliakis in Chania May 23

Saturday, 16 May 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

A memorial ceremony honoring Cretan Air Force hero Lieutenant Kostas Iliakis will be held in Chania on May 23rd at midday. Iliakis, who was born in Chania, is commemorated annually, and this year the event moves from Karpathos to his home city. The ceremony will take place at a sports venue in central Chania. Visitors in the area that day may encounter road closures or increased foot traffic near the event location. The commemoration is a public civic occasion and reflects the strong military heritage of Chania, which is also home to a NATO air base. Those interested in attending can expect a formal, respectful ceremony open to the public.

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