What an impromptu live event that was a few minutes ago at Vergina’s TV main station / studio in Thesaloniki!
Following the inconclusive Greek General Elections last Sunday and Nea Demokratia’s – centre right, triumph over Syriza/Progressive Alliance, Ms Tsobra questioned him on:
The feeling abroad, the United Kingdom result;
The Economic consequences;
The Shipping issues and the shipowners standing following these elections
John Faraclas responded for both the Greek in Diaspora Vote and how same was divided in UK amongst the parties and other European Nations as well as at the other side of the Atlantic giving Nea Demokratia a unique win and a terrible / despicable result for Syriza; stressed that once has to vote where he sleeps and a new electoral law not only for Greece but the entire EU…
The War in Ukraine which will continue… and the spreading…
He was asked on the Turkish elections, also inconclusive and expects that nothing will change in Turkey as well as there is a family order whom to vote…
The Contribution of Greek Shipping and its strength as well as its support towards the Greek people…
He said and referred in depth about last week’s Global Conference of the IMO Women in Maritime Associations; WISTA’s success as well as the fact that a Greek lady leads WISTA International – Elpida Petrakis AND also the fact the ExCo WISTA International has another lady, Daphne Angelides, president of WISTA Argentina who is of Greek origin… The noble cause of WISTA UK in supporting MLOCS charity in raising funds to sponsor a female cadet…
The induction of Semiramis S. Paliou – CEO of Diana Shipping and president of HELMEPA, in the annual event at the Port of New York/New Jersey; five Shipping and Intermodal Leaders Inducted in to 29th International Maritime Hall of Fame in NYC Maritime Association of the Port of NY/NJ in May 18, 2023 – a great honour for yet another Greek lady!!!!
He also mentioned that politicians must become serious and work for the public interest; he stressed on the terrible state of many areas in Greece having dangerous pavements…
On leaders – mentioning the importance of AKSS (Anargyrios and Corgialenios School of Spetses) in producing leaders following education and mentorship par excellance..
Lastly, he referred to the three new Cultural capitals of Europe: Veszprem (Hungary), Timisoara (Romania) and Elefsis (Greece)… in last week’s event at the Hungarian embassy in London…
Ah… and how modern Lysistratas can change Planet Ocean…
