The New Democracy lost not just a member of parliament, but something more: Manousos Volodakis, who died yesterday at the age of 57, was an important person: very collected, knowledgeable, clear ideological preparation, restrained and honest. Measure politician who served N.D. and the country in the Samara government. His faith in duty was shown when two weeks ago, despite health problems, he attended the debate on the vote of no confidence in SYRIZA.

“No” from Fragakis

The place of the deceased deputy should be taken by the first runner-up Dimitris Fragakis. According to the information in the column, g.k. The NRW member who announced last December that he would not run for parliament in the next elections does not appear to be interested in taking Volodakis’s position and will remain in the NRW and the party. Thus, the seat before the election is expected to be taken by runner-up Giannis Kaselakis.

Confirmed contacts, denial of consent

In a Twitter post, Deputy Sports Minister Avgenakis confirmed that Greece is in contact with Saudi Arabia for a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup but is still “at an early stage”. “… and added that the Politico article – that’s the reason – is “full of inaccuracies.” The report says, among other things, that Saudi Arabia has offered to pay for the construction of new stadiums in Greece and Egypt if they agree to work with Riyadh on a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Before Voridis – Adonis

It should be noted that during yesterday’s debate in Parliament on the provision banning Kasidiaris’s party from participating in elections, Makis Voridis and Adonis Georgiadis played a leading role. Two ministers, using similar rhetoric, accused SYRIZA of identifying itself with the Kasidiari party’s argument, blaming the axe. opposition that in fact he would like to bring this form to the elections, “to hinder the independence of the ND”, as Georgiadis said. Voridis, on the other hand, pointed to something more serious, accusing SYRIZA of turning a blind eye to “anti-system voters” wherever they come from.