Greek MP Panagiotis Doudounis sings folk hit at tavern

On 26 July 2026, Panagiotis Doudounis, a PASOK member of the Hellenic Parliament, posted a video of himself performing Manolis Chiotis’s folk song “Paraxeni Kopela” during a night out at a tavern. The recording, shared on his Facebook account, shows the lawmaker taking the microphone and singing in a relaxed setting, receiving hundreds of reactions and comments praising his unexpected talent.

The clip quickly circulated on social media, drawing a wave of positive feedback that highlighted the unusual sight of a politician engaging in a spontaneous musical performance. Users described Doudounis as “multitalented” and expressed delight at seeing a public figure display a personal, cultural side.