Androulakis from Vagia Nestor's funeral: 'No tolerance for violence, terrorism, division'
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PASOK President Nikos Androulakis attended the funeral of Vagia Nestor, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence and division.
- He called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the fatal arson attack.
- The attack claimed the life of the mother of a New Democracy political candidate.
Nikos Androulakis, the president of PASOK, delivered a strong political message against violence and terrorism during the funeral of Vagia Nestor in Kozani. The service followed a deadly arson attack that resulted in the death of Nestor, who was the mother of a New Democracy political candidate, Aphrodite Nestor.
Speaking at the funeral, Androulakis extended his sincere condolences to the bereaved family. He stressed that in a well-ordered state, there can be no tolerance for violence, terrorism, division, or civil conflict. He urged for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators to ensure accountability.
"Vagia Nestor lost her life in a criminal manner," Androulakis stated upon arriving at the church. "Today I came to her funeral to express my sincere condolences to her family, but also to send a clear message: zero tolerance for violence, terrorism, division, and civil conflict. In a well-ordered society, the perpetrators must be arrested immediately and brought to justice to be held responsible."
Vagia Nestor lost her life in a criminal manner. Today I came to her funeral to express my sincere condolences to her family, but also to send a clear message: zero tolerance for violence, terrorism, division, and civil conflict. In a well-ordered society, the perpetrators must be arrested immediately and brought to justice to be held responsible.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.