Manolis Kefalogiannis
Greek politician and government minister
Born
May 25th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Born in Greece in 1959, engaged in politics and held key positions within the Greek government. Played a significant role in local and national politics, representing the New Democracy party. Served as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, and Networks. Advocated for various policies and initiatives aimed at improving the country's infrastructure and transportation systems. Worked extensively on legislation that focused on enhancing public services and modernizing transportation networks.
Served as Greece's Minister for Infrastructure
Represented the New Democracy party in Parliament
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