It was written in your column a long time ago that Nikos Hardalias does not apply for the position of representative, but for another special role in the run-up to the elections. This role appears to have been “locked in” as the Deputy Minister of Defense receives an “internal” transfer to Piraeus, where he will take on some of the work of Giannis Bratakos, who, let me remind you, formally remains the director of New Democracy, but in fact, his work in “Maximos” does not allow him to be in the party headquarters. The Deputy Minister’s job will be mostly behind the cameras, not in plain sight, and will be related to party logistics, an area he knows well both from the party path and from working in civil protection during the coronavirus.

Another deputy minister who is “moving” to Piraeus is Thodoris Livanios. The Deputy Minister of Digital Governance is an important link ahead of the elections, as all decisions are data-driven before they are made. And decisions will not be made in the Ministry of Digital Management, but in Maximos and Piraeus.

Harilau-Trikoupi reacted with irritation to the “resignation” of executive director Pantelis Perivolaris from the press office, who also hinted at the party’s strategy. According to competent sources, this leader has been fired since December, explaining his “resignation” by his close relationship with Andreas Loverdos. In fact, the same sources added that if it is said that he has retired again, they will publish his resignation so that the truth can be seen.

I remain in PASOK as the same sources stressed that relations with Andreas Loverdos are still strained, and if the PASOK MP breaks up again in the future, as he is believed to have done with Eva Kylie, then “everything is open.”

The column has received many e-mails from complaining readers who say they receive invitations and all sorts of messages from the vice-mayors of the municipality of Athens, listing all the recipients and their email addresses, which seems to fall under the privacy code. We note this with confidence that the vice-mayors who have fallen into the trap will be more careful.

Much has been written about Giorgos Komoutsakos’ decision to take part in the former’s popular pilgrimage. What was not written was that his colleagues were very uncomfortable with the way he handled this issue. Initially, the MP announced on social media that he would come, but did not stay there. Then he chose something completely unorthodox: he repeated his intention during the cutting of a pie in Kifisia. In fact, the “reason” he gave is that, although he was not associated with the former, his presence is imposed for humanitarian – and not vote-hunting, of course – reasons, as if he were saying that 150 or about that ND deputies. who did not go have no human feelings.

One thing omitted from the funeral of the former is that the priests who are not part of the Permanent Holy Synod gave the “present” which may have special semiotics for the future. There was the Metropolitan of Syros, who appeared simply in his cassock, and the Metropolitan of Phanar, Agafangelos, who is a titular metropolitan. Or, as it used to be called, “the first name.”

Thanos Pleuris hosted a birthday party at Kolonaki’s central store. Many blues passed through it, such as Dimitris Markopoulos, Kostas Karagounis, Kostas Kiranakis, Miltos Chryzomallis, Mina Gaga and Zoe Rapti. The presence of his “opponent” in Athens, Vasilis Kikilia, came as a surprise.

At Maximos Palace, it is felt that Nikos Androulakis will finally vote for the provision for the “Cassidiari party” that is expected to come to parliament next week.

Although she looks hopelessly alone, Fotini Pipili fought “heroic” battles for seats at the table in the historic – and not only – center, highlighting how wrong the decision to extend the deadline for additional public spaces. Now, in connection with the elections, the information says that there may be an unofficial “extension”, as no one speaks, except for Athens MP 1, who continues relentlessly.

An important factor in the foreign community and President Biden’s interlocutor, Father Alex Karloutsos has been in Athens in recent days, where he has had many meetings with politicians and other figures.

Considering that he will not be a candidate for parliament, Pavlos Marinakis is destined to participate in the TV marathon before the elections, as he has no restrictions on speeches. But this is not the only reason: a government source told me that the 35-year-old man, although already featured in many media, did not make a mistake that did not go unnoticed.

The Hidden Message of the Archbishop

Something that was not noted at the funeral of the former and was of symbolic significance, as those who can read cipher messages say, is that Archbishop Jerome used to wear petrachel during the original procession, but not the miter that bestows the highest official on ceremonies. The decision not to wear it appears to have been deliberate in order to comply with the formalities of the trial, as no head of state honors were given.