Konstantinos Karamanlis
Behind the Scenes of the era following the fall of the military junta (1973–74): The Constitution of ’75 and Karamanlis’ “Socialmania”
The Constitution of 1975 was significantly different from today’s version, as it has undergone four revisions since then. It was passed exclusively by the overwhelming parliamentary majority of the New Democracy (ND) party, which held 220 seats following the November 1974 elections, without the participation of the opposition.
The Behind-the-Scenes of the Regime Change: A phone call that never happened and the end of the Monarchy
The referendum of December 8, 1974 definitively resolved the constitutional issue in Greece, with a decisive outcome: 69% in favor of the republic and only 31% supporting the monarchy.
Nikos Gatzogiannis: 40 Years After “Eleni,” I’m Still Waiting for an Apology for the Civil War
In 1984, “Eleni” divided Greece yet again, reigniting civil passions. The book, a product of extensive research and based on hundreds of verified testimonies, tells the true story of Eleni Gatzogianni from Lia, Epirus. Eleni, a simple village woman, became a universal legend due to the immense success of the book written about her tragic fate by her son, Nikos Gatzogiannis.
Decades Beyond the period of political and social transition followed by the fall of the military junta in 1974: Unveiling Key Insights and Milestones with Panos Loukakos and Pantelis Kapsis
The transition period, known as Metapolitefsi, began at 2 am on July 24, 1974, when the French presidential plane landed at Ellinikon Airport. Konstantinos Karamanlis was greeted like a hero by thousands of citizens who had gathered in the middle of the night to welcome him.
Mitsotakis under fire as criticism within the party mounts
This week kicked off with two former prime ministers and leaders of New Democracy - Antonis Samaras and Konstantinos Karamanlis - launching maybe the most severe criticism of Prime Minister Mitsotakis and his leadership that we've heard so far, touching on foreign and domestic policy.
PM keeping tone low after predecessors’ criticism
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remained steadfast in his choice to keep his tone low despite the harsh criticism of government policies and choices by his conservative predecessors Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras on Monday night at an event at the War Museum in Athens.
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The coordinated critique by Samaras and Karamanlis and the government’s response – Mitsotakis’ message with the visit to Laiko Hospital
At the Maximou , all composure reserves were called upon to handle the critiques delivered at the War Museum by former prime ministers Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras. They used an event for the presentation of a book about Karamanlis’ term to deliver a robust and nearly comprehensive critique of the current administration.
ND: The joint intervention of Samaras and Karamanlis “heats” the intra-party scene – Maximo’s Stance
Joint Intervention by Former Prime Ministers Samaras and Karamanlis Sparks Intra-Party Dynamics – Maximos Stance
Mitsotakis: Citizens demand fewer mistakes and more effort – Watch his speech live at the Parliament session
Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized citizens’ call for fewer errors and greater effort, prioritizing concrete outcomes over rhetoric. He mentioned European election topics overlooked in discussions and endorsed a proposal for a common European defense policy. “I will advocate for a new Commission makeup to address multinational unfair practices and airspace protection,” he added.
PASOK: Firm Party Response to Androulakis’ Threats of Expulsions
A joint meeting of the Political Council and Parliamentary Group is scheduled for tomorrow. Intervention by Doukas and Papandreou for a progressive front