Her former minister and former deputy New Republic Panagiotis Hatzinikolaou passed away today at the age of 91.

The news of his death was announced by his son, journalist Nikos Hatzinikolaou, in an Instagram post. “My beloved father, I say goodbye to you with great excitement! With great sadness! I love you with all my heart! Thank you for everything!” N. Hatzinikolaou wrote, accompanying his message with a photograph of the deceased.

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The political world said goodbye to Panagiotis Hatsinikolaou, expressing sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Among the politicians who sent their message to the former minister are incumbent Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas, Speaker of Parliament Kostas Tasoulas and New Democracy President Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

I. Sharmas: an experienced parliamentary functionary and an effective minister

“We say goodbye to Panagiotis Hatzinikolaou, an experienced parliamentary functionary – from the very beginning of the post-colonial era – and a minister efficient and prudent in his duties,” the Prime Minister’s press office said in a statement.

“He always enjoyed the confidence of our fellow citizens, who nominated him as a member of parliament for two decades, as well as the respect of our people in the ministries where he worked.

The government expresses its sincere condolences to his family.”

K. Tasulas: His “inspiring” course in the public life of the country

“With deep sorrow, I was informed of the death of the former deputy and minister of the New Republic, Panagiotis Hatzinikolaou, a politician and scientist who honestly, worthily and selflessly served the country and his fellow citizens. His remarkable and commendable career in the public life of our country began in the elections of November 3, 1963, when he was elected Member of Parliament for Evros for the ERE. In the post-colonial period, he was a permanent member of the New Republic from 1974 to 1993, and the hard work and dedication he showed during his tenure as Minister in the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace and Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture is memorable. Today we are anxiously saying goodbye to a great figure in the socio-political history of our country. I express my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

K. Mitsotakis: A historical member of our faction, he walked with dignity in public, leaving a strong mark on his

“It was with pain that I learned of the death of Panagiotis Hatzinikolaou. A historic member of our faction, he behaved with dignity in public, leaving a strong mark,” ND President Kyriakos Mitsotakis wrote in a Facebook post.

“As a deputy for 7 consecutive terms, he passionately served his compatriots on Evros and Orestiada. As Minister of Macedonia and Thrace and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, he worked for the good of the country. As he himself said, “the highest honor for a politician is to selflessly serve all citizens, and his highest duty is to contribute to the country with all his might.” In this duty he always remained faithful. For his humble and efficient journey, we will remember him with emotion and gratitude. My condolences to his family.”

His course

Panagiotis Hatzinikolaou studied dentistry and in the elections of November 3, 1963 was elected Member of Parliament for Evros with the ERE. In the post-colonial period, he served as New Democracy MP for seven consecutive terms (1974, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1993). He was Minister of Macedonia-Thrace in the government of Tsanni Tsannetakis from 2 July 1989 to 12 October 1989 and in the government of Konstantinou Mitsotakis from 8 August 1991 to 13 October 1993 and from 12 April 1990 to 8 August. , 1991 Deputy Minister of Agriculture.