• In an emotional atmosphere, relatives and friends said their final goodbye to Lena Samara, the 34-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who suddenly passed away last Thursday.
• Mr. Samaras moved everyone with his eulogy, in which he said, among other things, “What can a father say who loses his child? What can a mother say who loses her flesh and blood? What can a brother say who loses his other half when his soul loses its most faithful companion?”

Antonis Samaras’s farewell to his daughter.

The body of Lena Samara, in a white coffin, was carried out of the church shortly after 1:40 PM, followed by her father, her mother Georgia, and her brother Konstantinos.

Those gathered outside the Church of Saints Theodoroi offered words of comfort, saying “stay strong” to Antonis Samaras and his family—words that had also been said to the former prime minister upon his arrival at the First Cemetery.

Present at the funeral were the President of the Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and numerous ministers, members of parliament, and party representatives.

Today, at the First Cemetery of Athens, family, friends, and political figures gathered to bid a final farewell to Lena Samara, the 34-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who passed away last Thursday. The atmosphere was heavy with grief as Mr. Samaras arrived with his son, Konstantinos, greeted by words of support—“Stay strong, President.” Earlier, his wife and Lena’s mother, Georgia, had arrived, visibly shattered by the loss.

Among those present were the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as numerous MPs, former ministers, close associates of Antonis Samaras, and friends of the young woman, all there to honor her memory.

The arrival of the Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharaki, together with Kostas Katasfados and Giorgos Stylios.

The arrival of Zoe Konstantopoulou

The video showing the arrival of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his wife, Mareva.

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis

The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis present at the farewell to Lena Samara.

The Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias.

The video of the arrival of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

The video of the arrival of Lena Samara’s mother, Georgia Samara.

The Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, arrived at the First Cemetery together with her sister.

Former Minister Christos Staikouras with his wife

PASOK Member of the European Parliament, Giannis Maniatis

Earlier, the following arrived at the First Cemetery: the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Giannis Plakiotakis; the independent MP, Athina Linou; and the PASOK MEP, Giannis Maniatis.

Video of the arrival of former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis with his wife, Natasha Pazaiti.

Former Minister Evangelos Venizelos signed the condolence book for Lena Samara.

Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Giannis Andrianos

At the First Cemetery, Lena Samara’s close friend, Lilian Vildiridi (center of the photo)

The New Democracy MP, Katerina Monogiou

The New Democracy MEP, Eliza Vozemberg

The Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris

Sophia Voultepsi arrives for the funeral

Former Minister Evangelos Venizelos Attends Lena Samara’s Funeral

On August 11, 2025, reporter Kostas Stamou from protothema.gr reported that several former ministers from Antonis Samaras’s government have arrived at the First Cemetery of Athens for Lena Samara’s funeral.

Among those present were Theodoros Fortsakis, Chrysanthos Lazaridis, and Kostas Vlassis.

Also attending was Alexandros Samaras, Antonis Samaras’s brother and Lena’s uncle, along with his family.

The funeral brought together family, close friends, and many political figures who came to pay their respects.

On August 11, 2025, family, friends, and many from the public gathered at the First Cemetery of Athens to say their last goodbye to Lena Samara, daughter of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Lena passed away suddenly at the age of 34 last Thursday, August 7.

The news of her unexpected death shocked the nation and the political world alike, with condolences pouring in from colleagues, friends, and public figures.

According to official statements, Lena suffered a sudden epileptic seizure which led to cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical attention and all efforts by hospital staff, she passed away late that night.

The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Lena’s memory contribute to charitable organizations she cared about. Specifically, donations can be made to:

1. The Vasilis Papantoniou Foundation (IBAN: GR9301104270000042748015718 – NBG)
2. The Women’s Monastic Community of Saint Ilarion in Promachoi, Aridaia (IBAN: GR6702603220000120201023242 – Eurobank)
3. The Asylum for the Incurable, Holy Metropolis of Messinia “The Shelter of the Church” (IBAN: GR7302602600000820101744921 – Eurobank)

The funeral ceremony was held at 1:00 PM at the Church of Saints Theodoroi.

Among those attending was the Minister of Labor, Niki Kerameos, who expressed her condolences publicly. Heartfelt messages also came from political leaders, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife, Mareva Mitsotakis-Grampovskis.

Lena’s close friends and family shared touching tributes on social media. Her dear friend Lilian Vildiridi wrote on Instagram, “Safe journey, my angel. For me, you will always be unique. Twenty-nine years together… and now? Now? You suddenly flew to the neighborhood of angels…”

Her brother Kostas Samaras posted a deeply emotional farewell alongside a photo of the two of them.

Lena Samara’s sudden passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her family’s request to support charitable causes reflects her caring spirit and wish to make a positive impact even after her departure.