The murder of Vagia Nestor — struck down in her own home by a senseless, terrorist attack that abruptly severed the thread of her life — shocked every thoughtful citizen who rejects violence in all its forms. At her funeral, her loved ones gathered to mourn a loss that was both deeply unjust and tragically premature. Family members, friends, and hundreds of citizens also attended, standing in solidarity during this profoundly difficult moment.
Political Leaders and a Symbolic Presence
Among those present were Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis, alongside politicians from across the political spectrum. Yet one presence stood out for its powerful symbolism: Alexia Bakoyianni, daughter of assassinated MP Pavlos Bakoyiannis.
A Lifelong Commitment to Solidarity
At just 13 years old, Alexia lost her father to bullets fired by members of the terrorist group 17 November. Since then, she has felt it her duty to stand beside others who have endured the same devastating loss. Throughout the funeral service for Vagia Nestor, Alexia Bakoyianni remained present — visibly moved — serving as a quiet but potent reminder: no one should face such grief alone when others choose to stain their hands with the blood of the innocent, cloaking their murderous rage in the false guise of ideology.