Giannis Athanasiou

Giannis Athanasiou, known by his nickname 'Misinis Ioannis', was a Greek military officer who participated in a covert mission to Cyprus in 1967 during a period of intercommunal conflict. He recalls his experiences during the 'Operation Gronthos', which aimed to strengthen Greek positions against Turkish Cypriot forces, and he discusses the political ramifications following the mission.