Greek politician of the New Democracy Party. A lawyer and an anticommunist, he was prime minister 195558, 195861, and 196163 (when he went into self-imposed exile because of a military coup). He was recalled as prime minister on the fall of the regime of the colonels in July 1974, and was president 198085.
The stars symbolize hope and equality between the ten parishes. Green reflects the island's lush vegetation. The red disc has socialist connotations. Effective date: 3 November 1990.