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Gabriel Sakellaridis visits Messinia to discuss economic and social issues
Gabriel Sakellaridis, Secretary of the New Left party, conducted a tour in Messinia on Friday, October 23, 2026. His itinerary in Kalamata included a visit to the General Hospital of Messinia to meet with doctors, nurses, and union representatives to discuss operational challenges and support public health workers.
Sakellaridis also visited the University of Peloponnese campus in Asprochori, engaging with students and the academic community. The tour concluded with meetings in central Kalamata involving local officials, farmers, and olive oil producers.
During his visit, Sakellaridis criticized the government regarding the cost-of-living crisis, citing rising fuel prices, energy costs, and housing issues. He stated that current economic pressures are effectively neutralizing household incomes, noting that ‘income is not enough to make it through the month.’
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Gabriel Sakellaridis · Kalamata · Messinia Hospital · New Left · University of Peloponnese
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Secretary identified fuel prices and energy costs as major economic burdens. www.messinialive.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sakellaridis visited the University of Peloponnese campus in Asprochori. www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.tharrosnews.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hospital administration prevented television crews from entering the meeting area. www.messinialive.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sakellaridis criticized the government's response to the cost-of-living crisis. www.messinialive.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tour included meetings with farmers and olive oil producers in Kalamata. www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.tharrosnews.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabriel Sakellaridis visited the General Hospital of Messinia on October 23, 2026. www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.messinialive.gr · www.tharrosnews.gr