Underestimated, Kyriakos Mitsotakis Is Now Prime Minister of Greece

7/8/19
 
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from The New York Times,
7/5/19:

Underestimating Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been something of a national sport in Greece.

“Koulis,” his detractors spit out, using a common diminutive of his first name that is usually reserved for children, as they mock a barely noticeable lisp.

But after sweeping to victory in a general election on Sunday, it seems Mr. Mitsotakis, the leader of the center-right New Democracy party, may have the last laugh.

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