Miltiadis Evert
Mitsotakis at Rigillis: “Let’s Give New Democracy Three Consecutive Terms in Government” (update)
“Today is dedicated to all New Democrats – we honor both those present and those absent. The gift New Democracy asks of us on its birthday is to build the future even faster.”
New Democracy returns to its historic headquarters on Rigillis Street to mark 50 years of existence.
Konstantinos Karamanlis: “Am I the right-winger? And who are the Leftists?”
It has been 50 years since the founding declaration of New Democracy on October 4, 1974. The declaration was signed solely by Konstantinos Karamanlis, just two and a half months after his return to Greece, following 11 years of self-imposed “exile” in Paris. Thus, the party was established, which, along with PASOK, became the two main pillars of the post-dictatorial Greek Republic.
The life and times of Liakounakos… from rags to riches and crime rackets! (pics)
On Monday night, Thomas Liakounakos, aged 67, and a retired former high-ranking military officer were taken into custody. The high-profile businessman was apprehended from his home in upmarket Psychiko after an arrest warrant was issued in relation to charges stemming from a case involving a contract with Swedish multi-national Ericsson.