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New Year ushered in with messages from new mayors, fireworks in Athens, Thessaloniki
New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas called on Athenians to remember the value of community and solidarity, in his message shortly before the New Year was ushered in on Monday. "I invite you to believe in small and large miracles alike that could happen if we all join forces, for an Athens that is greener, more creative, and to reduce inequalities that plague our society," Doukas said.
Mayors on Crete agree to host 400 unaccompanied refugee children
The mayors of Crete have said 'yes' to the hosting of unaccompanied refugee children on the island in response to a call made by Deputy Labour Minister Domna Michailidou, during a meeting of the region's union of municipalities.
A total of 87 mayors elected in Greece are affiliated with KINAL
The Movement for Change (KINAL) said on Monday that 87 mayors formally endorsed by or originating in the party were elected at local government elections held in two rounds over the last two Sundays.