A large crowd of citizens and political figures gathered at the First Cemetery of Athens for the funeral of Anastasis Papaligouras, a former minister of the New Democracy party. They came to bid farewell to him and show solidarity with his family. Among those in attendance were former Prime Ministers Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras, as well as current politicians, indicating Papaligouras’s significant impact on Greek politics.

The ceremony was marked by a particularly emotional moment when Papaligouras’s daughter unveiled a wreath of white roses bearing the inscription, 'To the best dad and grandpa in the world. Lena, Akis, Anastasis, Antonis.' This heartfelt tribute highlighted the personal loss felt by his family and friends, contrasting the political dimensions of his life with his role as a loving father and grandfather.

New Democracy, the political party of which Papaligouras was a prominent member, released a statement mourning his passing. They reflected on his career as a long-serving member of the Hellenic Parliament representing Corinth and his contributions as a minister. Papaligouras faced serious health issues in his final years, underscoring the challenges he endured even as he maintained a respected position in Greek politics.