Papandreou

[ pah-puhn-drey-oo ]

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noun

An·dre·as [ahn-, drey, -, uh, s], (George), 1919–1996, Greek political leader: premier 1981–89 (son of George Papandreou).
George, 1888–1968, Greek statesman: premier 1944, 1963–65.

Papandreou

/ ˌpæpənˈdreɪuː; papanˈðrɛu /

PapandreouAndreas (George)19191996MGreekSOCIAL SCIENCE: economistPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: prime minister Andreas ( George ) (anˈdrɛas). 1919–96, Greek economist and socialist politician; prime minister (1981–89; 1993–96)

Yes, both Samaras and George Papandreou showed up with us in pastoral western Massachusetts in the fall of 1970.

Papademos was appointed as caretaker of Greece in November when his predecessor, George Papandreou, resigned under pressure.

Regardless of the result, Papandreou seems destined for indefinite—and perhaps permanent—political exile.

Sources had told the BBC that Papandreou will resign after an emergency cabinet meeting today.

There are reports that Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos could replace Papandreou as prime minister.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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