A commemorative event marking the 36th anniversary of the 20 January Tragedy was held at the headquarters of the QALA Greece–Azerbaijan Friendship Society in Thessaloniki.

The event was attended by members of the Azerbaijani community residing in Greece, Greek citizens, as well as representatives of other national communities.

The event commenced with a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs of 20 January.

Rashid Mammadov, Chairman of the QALA Greece–Azerbaijan Friendship Society, delivered a comprehensive address on the events of 20 January. He emphasized that the tragic night has been engraved in the history of the Azerbaijani people not only as a national tragedy but also as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and independence, an act of heroism, and a day marking the awakening of the nation's aspiration for freedom.

As part of the commemorative event, a documentary film depicting the events of 20 January was screened.