Yiannis Boutaris
Politician, Mayor of Thessaloniki
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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Died
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Born
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June 13th, 1909 117 years ago
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June 13th, 1790 236 years ago
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Born
June 13th, 1991 35 years ago
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