Apokoronas mayor travels to Kalavryta for Greek Independence anniversary, March 18–22

Summary

The municipality of Apokoronas has announced that its mayor will be away from March 18 to 22, 2026, attending events marking the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence in the twin municipality of Kalavryta. Deputy Mayor Ioannis Apostolakis will be in charge during that period. Anyone needing to contact the municipal leadership that week should direct their enquiries to his office.

Deputy mayor to lead Apokoronas for five days during Independence anniversary trip

The municipality of Apokoronas will be without its mayor for five days this month. From March 18 to 22, 2026, the mayor will be in Kalavryta — a twin municipality of Apokoronas — to take part in official celebrations marking the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence.

The trip comes at the invitation of the Kalavryta municipality. The two towns have maintained a twinning relationship for years, rooted in shared historical and cultural ties. The 205th anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence is one of the most significant national commemorations in Greece.

While the mayor is away, Deputy Mayor Ioannis Apostolakis will assume full responsibility for running the municipality. Residents with urgent matters for the municipal leadership during that week should contact his office.

Period of absence: March 18, 2026 to March 22, 2026
Acting authority: Deputy Mayor Ioannis Apostolakis

Official source

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF APOKORONAS

March 17, 2026, 9:20 AM

The Municipality of Apokoronas announces that Mayor Charalampos Koukianakis will be absent from the Municipality from March 18, 2026 to and including March 22, 2026, as he will be visiting the twin Municipality of Kalavryta in order to attend the events celebrating the 205th Anniversary of the National Palingenesia (Greek Independence), following an invitation from the Mayor of Kalavryta. The Mayor will be substituted during his absence by Deputy Mayor Mr. Ioannis Apostolakis.