Greek politician of the New Democracy Party. A lawyer and an anticommunist, he was prime minister 195558, 195861, and 196163 (when he went into self-imposed exile because of a military coup). He was recalled as prime minister on the fall of the regime of the colonels in July 1974, and was president 198085.
Red represents the blood shed during the fight for independence. According to legend Albanians are descended from the eagle, which is the national emblem. Effective date: 22 May 1993.