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Ο Γιάννης Μπουτάρης, πρώην δήμαρχος Θεσσαλονίκης, πέθανε στα 82 του χρόνια. Η κηδεία του θα γίνει την Τρίτη το μεσημέρι. Πολλοί θα πουν το τελευταίο αντίο στο Δημαρχείο Θεσσαλονίκης το πρωί. Η οικογένειά του ζήτησε δωρεές αντί για στεφάνια , στη μνήμη του. Ήταν γνωστός για το έργο του στην κοινότητα .
Translation
Yiannis Boutaris, the former mayor of Thessaloniki, has died at the age of 82. His funeral will take place on Tuesday at noon. Many will pay their last respects at Thessaloniki City Hall in the morning. His family has requested donations in his memory instead of wreaths. He was known for his work within the community.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: When will the funeral of Yiannis Boutaris take place?
The funeral will take place on Tuesday at noon.
Question 2: What did the family of Yiannis Boutaris request instead of wreaths?
The family requested donations instead of wreaths.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌11/11/2024
On Tuesday, the people of Thessaloniki will say their final goodbyes to Yiannis Boutaris, the city's 60th mayor, who passed away at the age of 82. He spent his last days in a private hospital in Thessaloniki, battling serious health issues. His political funeral is set to take place at noon, with the former mayor's body lying in state at Thessaloniki's City Hall earlier that morning for friends, colleagues, and the public to pay their respects.
In an official statement, Boutaris' family expressed gratitude for the widespread messages of support and requested that, in lieu of wreaths, donations be made to selected causes in his memory. This gesture reflects his lifelong commitment to serving others and his numerous philanthropic efforts.
Political Farewell for Former Thessaloniki Mayor Boutaris (Illustration)
Boutaris, an influential figure beyond his native Thessaloniki, was revered across Greece for his progressive vision and contributions to local governance and wine production. His death prompted a flood of condolences from politicians, community leaders, and citizens alike, illustrating the widespread impact he had on Greek society.
The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, praised Boutaris for his energetic activism and his role as a "daring
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