church service in his memory is attended by prominent figures among the Greek Cypriot political leadership and at least one street has been named after him. A museum honoring the most distinguished aspects of his life is active in his birthplace in Palaichori, formally opened in 2002 by the then President Glafkos Clerides. Quotes "Anything can happen now. To Makarios, people are like lemons: when they are squeezed dry, he throws them away." Quoted soon after the failed assassination attempt on Makarios on 8 March 1970. Giorkatzis was removed from a plane whilst trying to flee to Beirut. References 1932 births 1970 deaths People from Nicosia District Cypriot people of the EOKA Cyprus Ministers of Defence Cyprus Ministers of the Interior People murdered in Cyprus Deaths by firearm in Cyprus Assassinated Cypriot politicians Prisoners and detainees of the United Kingdom 1970s murders in Cyprus 1970 crimes in Cyprus 1970 murders in Asia 1970 murders in Europe Cyprus Ministers of Labour and Social Insurance