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Greece elects former parliament speaker as new president

Greece's parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas as president, receiving support from 160 lawmakers despite protests regarding a train crash investigation.
The train crash in February 2023 resulted in 57 deaths and ongoing judicial inquiries into safety failures in Greece's railway system.
Protesters blame Tassoulas for failing to investigate political responsibility during his time as parliamentary speaker.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis endorsed Tassoulas for his political experience and unifying spirit, as stated in his recent comments.

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Greece elects former parliament speaker as new president

Greece's parliament elected its former speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, as the country's president on Wednesday, approving the conservative government's nominee for the largely ceremonial role.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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