Anna Benaki-Psarouda to assume presidency of Athens Academy

Former parliamentary speaker Anna Benaki-Psarouda will assume the presidency of the Academy of Athens for the year 2020 on January 1, following a decision of its plenary session.

Psarouda, who was the country’s first female House speaker from 2004-07, is currently the academy’s vice president and will replace Stefanos Immelos.