The President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos extended his condolences to the families and victims of the Manchester terrorist attack via the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Greece, Kate Smith.
Archbishop of Greece Ieronymos also sent a telegram expressing his condolences to the British Ambassador.
“It is with especial grief that I was informed of the tragic incident involving the sudden death and injury of so many innocent young people in Manchester, England,” the Archbishop said, adding his deep condolences and his heartfelt wish that “God will rest the souls of the departed and provide good solace to their families.”
Among the first victims to be identified was 8-year old British Cypriot girl Saffie Rose Roussos who had attended the Ariana Grande concert with her mother and sister, who are still in critical condition.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had earlier condemned the terrorist attack in a post on Twitter, expressing solidarity with the British people and support to the relatives of the victims.
Main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis also condemned the attack. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Abhorrence and indignation,” he said.
Meanwhile on the island of Lesvos the mayor turned off the lights of the City Hall and flew the Greek and EU flags half-mast as a message of solidarity and mourning for the terror attack in Manchester.
The people in Lesvos are shocked by the tragedy in Manchester. Personally, not only as a mayor who represents the people of the island, but also as a parent, I am shocked by the terrorist act that cost the lives for children,” said Lesvos mayor Spyros Galinos.
“With this symbolic gesture at the City Hall, the people of Lesbos want to declare their mourning for the victims in Manchester and their sympathy to their relatives,” he said, adding the flags will fly half-mast for three days.
