Centrists Union leader Vasilis Leventis, a cult figure in the world of Greek politics, suddenly made his way to Greek Parliament. Once the butt of jokes, Leventis has not only shown that persistence pays off, but he has also earned respect.

VICTIM OF TROLLS
As a TV presenter, he was fodder for the trolls even before there was a word for it… Here is a characteristic moment from one of his shows.

SINGER

His one-hit single featured him singing composer Manos Hadjidakis “Ta Paidia tou Peiraia”. This 1972 copy, with the cover of a dashing Levendis with sideburns, is now a collectors’ item. Here it is for your listening pleasure!

PROPHET
Many of his statements foreseeing the future years before the events happened, e.g. socialist PASOK failed governance, the first, second and third memorandums (bailout), closure of ERT, etc.

A POLITICIAN WITH A VISION FOR A UNITED EUROPE

SEXY
We’ve saved the best for last… Here, he is with a sexy blonde on one of his nightly escapades. Levendis is always a hit with the ladies…

A TRIBUTE (in English)