Deputy FM Amanatidis’ statement during the events in celebration of the feast day of Hagios Demetrios, the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki

“Thessaloniki is celebrating three things today: the city’s Patron Saint, the liberation in the Balkan Wars, and 28 October 1940. With dignity and resolve, we are struggling together so that our country can gain a perspective, future and an exit from the economic crisis.

In the midst of difficult economic circumstances, we send this message – of unity and our struggle to exit the crisis – from the City of Thessaloniki.

The only struggles that are lost are struggles that are not mounted, and a new beginning is feasible and possible for our country.”

October 26, 2015