Giorgos Lazogiannis, former president of Messenian Union, passes away

Giorgos Lazogiannis, the former president of the Agricultural Cooperative Union of Messenia, has passed away following a long battle with an incurable disease.

A farmer and raisin producer from Kynigou, Pylia, Lazogiannis served as the president of the Union from August 2018 until January 2026. He was also recognized for his involvement in local government, having served as a municipal councilor for Pylos–Nestor.

The Union of Messenia released a tribute honoring his dedication to the agricultural sector, the cooperative movement, and the protection of local Messenian products. He was noted for his commitment to collective action and his efforts to support local producers through strong institutional organization.