Yannis Moralis’ victory takes on the dimensions of an unprecedented triumph, in the race for the municipality of Piraeus. On one hand, the early results give a big lead for his “Piraeus Winner” political combination, and on the other, former mayor Vassilis Michaloliakos admitted his loss.

Rhythmically chanting the name of Y. Moralis, holding flags with the logo of his political group as well as red-white Olympiacos flags, the supporters of “Piraeus Winner”  began their celebrations early.

Several alderman candidates are among the crowd gathered.

Shortly before 10 pm, the place “caught fire” with Y. Moralis and Vangelis Marinakis’ arrival.

In his initial statements, the new mayor of the great harbor spoke of a great day for Piraeus.

“Piraeus has no winners or losers, today”, he added, thanking those “who voted for us and who supported us”.

“We have a plan and inexhaustible forces, and we will succeed”, stated Y. Moralis and ended in a more personal note, thanking his wife and children which supported him and his parents who raised him with democratic beliefs.

Vangelis Marinakis began his speech afterwards, and noted that the “People of Piraeus voted and won, today”. He dedicated tonight to his father and added that “I will do whatever is in my power, for Piraeus. We embrace all Piraeus citizens for the good of the city”.

Vangelis Marinakis, the owner of Olympiacos F.C., known businessman and alderman candidate with Yannis Moralis had stated shortly after 8pm that there will be celebrations, soon.

Statements made by former mayor V. Michaloliakos had preceded the celebrations, in which he admitted that he had lost the duel with Mr. Moralis.