Syrian Doctor Elected Mayor of Andravida
A first for the municipality of Andravida-Kyllini, which elected Syrian doctor Nabil-Iosif Morant as mayor.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
A first for the municipality of Andravida-Kyllini, which elected Syrian doctor Nabil-Iosif Morant as mayor.
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