Georgia Martinou, 39, will defend her seat in the Attica constituency near Athens for the ruling, conservative New Democracy party. Martinou is one of two daughters of Thanassis Martinos, who runs Glyfada-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime. She has kept a low profile as an MP. In contrast with her professional shipping background, Martinou has focused her parliamentary activities on the environment, social issues and the correctional system.
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Greek shipping names run for parliament
Familiar Greek shipping names will feature again on the country’s ballot sheets as it heads towards snap elections on 25 January.
9 January 2015 0:00 GMT
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9 January 2015 0:00 GMT