Rector AUTH called for a solution to the problem of drug trafficking Greece

A call to solve the problem of drug trafficking in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki was launched by the rector of the Aristotle University, Periklis Mitzkas, during his speech at the official celebration of the day of the patron of Thessalonica, Saint Demetrius, who celebrated the 106th anniversary of the liberation of the city In the presence of the President of the Republic, Prof. Pavylopoulos, at the Artistic Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

"It is not a policy issue that law enforcement is an obligation for all of us, but especially for those who have the means, the ability and the legal competence to intervene," said Mr. Mitko in his speech, adding that "Aristotle, at the approach of 100 years, stands and dreams instead of the adverse conditions he faces." And "he seeks to shed light on the obsessions of the past, but asks to society and the state to remind us that we do not function as a center of corruption or lawlessness, but as a tool for developing knowledge as a lever for growth and progress ".

The ceremony was opened by the choir "Yannis Mandakas" of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by the speech of the day by the vice-chancellor of the University of Economics, Professor Nikolaos Varsakelis, " From bankruptcy to the epic: 1893-1912, 1932-1940 ".

Then, during the musical part of the event, the orchestra of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki interpreted the musical work of Aaron Copland "Fanfare for the Man of the common ", a transcription of Leo Federico, as well as excerpts from the work of Vbadilis Tenides" An introduction of 1940, based on melodies sung at the time of the Albanian epic. "The Philharmonic Orchestra Dimitris Dimopoulos of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

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