The pandemic left its mark indelibly this year as well, a year that will otherwise be remembered for the tension in Greek-Turkish relations, the important diplomatic developments, the catastrophic fires that marked the summer and the sad loss of Fofi Gennimata.
200 years of Greek revolution
It was the year of 200 years since the Greek revolution. For the first time on the anniversary of March 25 in Athens participated foreign leaders from the allied countries and Prince Charles.
Government reshuffles
In the field of politics, 2021 was marked by two reorganizations. The first on August 13 starred Giannis Oikonomou who was promoted to government spokesman
The major reorganizations took place on August 31, in the aftermath of the catastrophic fires in Evia and Attica.
This reshuffle was marked by the intense background with the subsequent refusal of the former minister of SYRIZA, Evangelos Apostolakis to take over the Ministry of Civil Protection.
Finally, a new Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection was established under Christos Stylianidis, while Thanos Plevris became Minister of Health.
Greek-French agreement and Bellara supply
The month ended with a matte move that changed the balance in the Aegean, causing Ankara irritation. The signing of the historic defense agreement between Greece and France, including for the first time a clause of mutual defense assistance in case of armed attack and the supply of state-of-the-art Bellara frigates.
Greece-US defense cooperation
October was also crucial for the present and the future, with the signing of the upgraded mutual defense cooperation of our country with the United States of America.
The loss of Fofi Gennimata
The year that is coming to an end will undoubtedly always be identified with the loss of Fofi Gennimata, who shocked the whole of Greece and united the political world.
Developments in KINAL
2021 is definitely politically intertwined with the race for the leadership of the Movement for Change. Six candidates, nail-biting, unprecedented participation and winner of the duel with George Papandreou, Nikos Androulakis, who was elected 6th President of the party.
Tsipras’ request for elections
Shortly before the curtain fell in 2021, the demand for elections fell on the table, which was clearly stated for the first time by Alexis Tsipras.
Summit in Athens
The MED9 Summit in Athens was also of the highest diplomatic importance, from where the Prime Minister and the leaders of the South sent a strong message against the Turkish delinquency in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Merkel’s visit to Greece and the mea culpa
The most important events of 2021 also include Angela Merkel’s visit to Athens and the mea culpa she spoke about the harsh austerity measures.
Pope’s visit
An important moment for Greece is the visit of Pope Francis, who was moved by his speech and focused on immigration.
Death of Karolos Papoulias
In 2021 he says goodbye to us with the death of the patriotic former President of the Republic, Karolos Papoulias.
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