Karamanlis

American  

[kahr-uh-mahn-lis, kah-rah-mahn-lees] / ˌkɑr əˈmɑn lɪs, ˌkɑ rɑˈmɑn lis /

noun

1. Konstantinos 1907–98, Greek politician: prime minister 1955–63, 1974–80; president 1980–85, 1990–95.

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Karamanlis British  

/ karamanˈlis /

noun

1. Konstantinos (kɔnstanˈtinɔs). 1907–98, Greek statesman; prime minister of Greece (1955–58; 1958–61; 1961–63; 1974–80): president of Greece (1980–85; 1990–95)

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Karamanlis

Two former ministers, including ex-transport minister Kostas Karamanlis were also referred to justice by parliament but face only misdemeanour charges at present.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

The day after the fatal train crash, Kostas Karamanlis resigned as transport minister, admitting the rail network he was responsible for was not fit for purpose.

From BBC ● May 19, 2023

Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned following the crash, his replacement tasked with setting up an independent inquiry looking into the causes of the accident.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 2, 2023

Kostas A. Karamanlis, the Greek transport minister, announced hours after the crash that he would resign, saying in a statement that “when something so tragic happens, it’s impossible to continue as if nothing had happened.”

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023

Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned, saying he was stepping down “as a basic indication of respect for the memory of the people who died so unfairly.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2023

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