Greece has officially acquired the Hoyer collection, a series of photographic documents depicting the execution of 200 Greeks at the Kaisariani Shooting Range during Nazi occupation.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis personally viewed the collection, describing it as a unique testament to Nazi brutality, while also capturing the courage and resilience of the Greek people in their fight against fascism.

The Ministry of Culture acted swiftly to secure the collection, ensuring its preservation, management, and public presentation. Copies of the photos will also be provided to the relatives of the executed, making the collection a shared national treasure.

Speaking about the experience, Mitsotakis said: “I felt emotion, chills, and pride for our country and its children, beyond the ideologies and political divisions of that era. The message of the 200 of Kaisariani was clear: a free and democratic Greece.”

He emphasized that the delivery of copies to relatives will allow the photos to become a collective national heritage, highlighting the enduring spirit of the unified National Resistance.

“Over eight decades later, our country draws lessons from the past and confidently builds its future,” Mitsotakis added. “Historical experiences are transformed into meaningful conclusions, and collective memory becomes a unifying link in our journey toward a better tomorrow.”

The Hoyer collection stands as both a historical monument and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and democracy in Greece.