A former spokesman for parliament became new Greek president

reports Mehr News Agency Reuters quoted Reuters after four rounds of voting in the Greek parliament, finally Constantine Tasolas, the former spokesman for the country’s parliament, was elected as the new Greek president.

decision to confirm his nomination in the election last month sparked outrage from the protesters outside the Greek parliament. They are looking for justice in the wake of the deadly train accident in the country. According to them, the lawmakers failed to investigate any kind of political incompetence during the most bitter rail disaster in Greece during the presence of Tasolas as a spokesman.

Judicial investigations continue to be underway five years after this deadly incident. According to Greek law, parliament is the only institution that can do research in politicians.

Tasolas, who has a history of working as a Minister of Culture as well as Deputy Minister of Defense, gained support from the legislator out of the existing five seats in today’s vote.

Tasolas will be the first female president of Greece to end her presidency in March.