Konstantinos Tasoulas

Greece’s President Opens Delphi Economic Forum with Focus on ‘Realignments’

Greece's President Konstantinos Tasoulas, addressed the opening speech on Wednesday at the Delphi Economic Forum by referring to the current international situation. He stressed that Greece "supports transatlantic ties, while it contributes to efforts for its strategic autonomy, and the...

IOC Elects New President Near Ancient Olympia in Greece

The 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held near Ancient Olympia, Greece, is expected to elect a new President on Thursday to succeed Thomas Bach who steps down in June after 12 years in charge. The opening ceremony...

Konstantinos Tasoulas Sworn In as the New President of Greece

Konstantinos Tasoulas was sworn in as the new President of Greece on Thursday succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece's first woman president. After being sworn in by the archbishop of Athens in Parliament and laying a wreath at the Tomb of the...

Konstantinos Tasoulas Becomes the New President of Greece

Greece's Parliament elected Konstantinos Tasoulas as the next President of the Republic on Wednesday. In the fourth round of voting, Tasoulas gained 160 votes in the 300-member chamber. He required 151 to be elected. All 156 MPs of the governing...

Opposition Rips Mitsotakis “Partisan Choice” for Greece’s President

The Prime Minister's decision to nominate Parliamentary Speaker Konstantinos Tasoulas, from his ruling New Democracy party, to become Greece's new President sparked a wave of criticism from opposition parties. Mitsotakis nominated Tasoulas for the post, currently held by Katerina Sakellaropoulou,...

Mitsotakis Nominates Tasoulas as Next President of Greece

Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday nominated Konstantinos Tasoulas, the speaker of Parliament, as the next President to replace Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Mitsotakis nominated Tasoulas for the post currently held by Katerina Sakellaropoulou, during a televised statement. He said that Tasoulas...

Greek Parliament Elects Konstantinos Tasoulas as New Chamber President

Greek deputies elected on Thursday New Democracy's (ND) Konstantinos Tasoulas as new parliament president. Tasoulas, a veteran MP representing the district of Ioannina, was elected with a record 283 votes. All parties voted in favor of Tasoulas, with the exception...

New Photos Reveal Colors in Ancient Amphipolis Tomb

Most of the earth around the two sphinxes found under the apse at the Casta Tumulus in Amphipolis has been removed, the Culture Ministry announced, revealing the upper register of a marble lintel with frescoes under the sphinxes' base. The...

Archaeologists Digging Amphipolis Tomb Ask Tourists to Stay Away

Archaeologists excavating the large burial mound in northern Greece have asked politicians and tourists seeking guided tours of the site to leave them in peace. The Culture Ministry appealed for "understanding" Thursday while the Amphipolis excavation proceeds. The partially uncovered tomb, from...