Skertsos appointed government spokesperson

The prime minister's office officially announced on Friday the appointment of State Minister Akis Skertsos as government spokesman.

Skertsos is replacing government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou, who is a candidate in the May 21 elections.

A statement said that Aristotelia Peloni, who has served as alternate government spokeswoman, will assume the duties of consultant in international affairs and relations with international media.