Yiannis Boutaris
Politician, Mayor of Thessaloniki
Born
June 13th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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A businessman and politician, served as the Mayor of Thessaloniki from 2011 to 2019. Focused on urban development and cultural promotion in the city. Advocated for modernizing Thessaloniki's infrastructure and enhancing its tourism appeal. Instrumental in fostering dialogue and reconciliation regarding historical narratives in Greece.
Elected as Mayor of Thessaloniki in 2011
Re-elected for a second term in 2014
Promoted various cultural and urban projects
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