ECHR elects new president

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) elected on Monday judge Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos as its new president, making him the first Greek to hold that position. 

He succeeds Italy's Guido Raimondi and will take office on May 5, Ekathimerini reports, citing a press release of the court.

Born in Athens in 1960, Sicilianos has a law degree from the University of Athens, a master’s in international law and a doctorate from Strasbourg’s Robert Schuman University.

He has served as judge of the ECHR since May 2011 and as its vice-president since May 2017.

Greece's Justice Ministry said Sicilianos's appointment is the result of his continuous work to promote human rights.