George Tsoukalis was born in Ioannina city in February 1957. His father worked as a civil servant for the local municipality and his grandfather, as an athlete, was champion of the balkans and a physical education teacher.
Mr. Tsoukalis graduated from the primary school of the beautiful epirus city and proceeded to study at the Economic High School of Ioannina. He was also a track athlete throughout his adolescence.
In 1974 he was admitted to the Industrial University of Piraeus from which he graduated in 1979. Between 1977 and 1979 he served his military service as a cadet for the artillery branch.
Parallel to his studies he worked at the hippodrome and at a boarding house in Metaxa’s square in Piraeus. In 1981 he worked as a sales manager for Ricomex which its building collapsed in an earthquake in 1999.
His involvement with private investigators, which was a lifelong dream, began after responding to a newspaper job posting that was seeking for «an active young person for part time work and various duties».
This job opening turned out to have been posted by a private investigator.
In 1982 he opened his own Private Investigations office at Sokratous street and later moved to its current address at Panepistimiou street.
His first case concerned some issues that a family from Constantinople had with their inheritance. In fact, in Constantinople, he managed to attract more Greek clients and therefore travelled there very frequently.
The next important case concerned a 45 year old employee of a London based shipping company who was embezzling documents and was handing them to the company’s competitors.
Since then Mr. Tsoukalis handled hundreds of cases of industrial espionage, cases of missing minors, frauds, forgeries and many others.
Additionally, in 1990, he founded a building company in his birthplace, Ioannina. At the same time he was a member of the board of directors of PAS Giannena F.C. and also a sponsor of the Olympiacos Women’s polo team.
He has published a lot of articles with relation to his investigations in Greek and foreign publications. Since 1997 he was writing for the successful column «Listening Together» in Apogevmatini newspaper and later carried over this column to Press Time newspaper.
In 1990 he founded «Athina», the unofficial association for combating looting and selling of stolen of ancient artifacts and managed to uncover twenty organised criminal groups and gangs that were stealing ancient artifacts.
The most important case came up on the 7th of September 1999 with the discovery, in New York, of a total of 258 ancient artifacts that were stolen from Corinth museum back in 1990.
Mr. Tsoukalis and his collaborators played a very important role in the opening up of negotiations with those that had in their possession those artifacts managing their return to Greece.
During recent years he has achieved remarkable success in cases of stolen ancient artifacts but also in various other cases.
His participation in one the most famous cases in Greece, the disappearance of Alex in Veroia city, is indicative of his success. He was awarded with the «Merit Diploma» by the Guiseppe Sciacca international awards. He was also awarded by the Greek Writers Association and by the UNESCO club of the Department of Piraeus and Islands.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of his involvement with battling the looting and stealing of ancient antiquities.
During these 30 years of volunteer work 16537 stolen ancient artifacts for all over the world were returned to the state of Greece.
P.S. He once arrested a person that stole and had in his possession Incas artifacts.
1st photo- An arrest of criminals is being made.
2nd photo- The exceptional ecumenical composer Mimis Plessas and the upcoming musical talent Mavrikios Mavrikiou.
3rd photo- Myself being awarded by the Vatican.
4th photo- An indicative publication of mine in the Paraskinio newspaper for which I write articles.
5th photo- Myself with the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos in the presidential mansion.
6th photo- Being awarded by the International Police Association (I.P.A.).
7- A video of criminal property seizure after my contribution.
It belongs to the great family of Inter ACTION ART, an organization that has an impact in more than 55 countries with the support of the CLUB FOR UNESCO PIREAS AND ISLANDS Greece.
The founder and President of Inter ACTION ART is Ioannis Maronitis President of the CLUB FOR UNESCO PIREAS AND ISLANDS Greece.
Who on his last visit to Mexico was able to coincide with Oliver Ruiz- Oliver Raúl Ruiz Preciado President of Recuperando a México A.C. and Inter Action Art Mexico, Director of International Affairs and Certified Honorable Member of Club Four Unesco Pireas and Islands Greece.
With whom they carried out high-impact activities in addition to extending the Recognition to GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS.
In a great event that took place in the state of Mexico – Cuautitlán Izcalli before more than 35 Directors of the different campuses of «LA NORMAL» of the state of Mexico with the presence of authorities, special guests, he was recognized as:
Honorable:
FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER, EXPERIENCE, HUMAN QUALITY, SERVICE, DEDICATION, PROFESSIONALISM, VALUES, RESPONSIBILITY, EXAMPLE, THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH HIS NOBLE WORK IN FAVOR OF A BETTER SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, IMPACTING MEXICO, GREECE AND THE WORLD”.
Receiving on his behalf the Ioannis Maronitis recognition to take to Greece and deliver a great event with mayors in Greece.
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Derived from these ties of brotherhood, a very special affection has arisen, better said:
“BROTHERS” between GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS and Oliver Ruiz who closely follows the work, trajectory and incredible activities that he carries out.
Which has been spread in Mexico for his outstanding actions by virtue and in favor of a case that is too relevant and important that has impacted the world, which is why he was recognized.
That is why Oliver Ruiz interviewed him to make his outstanding and important activities more known.
Below is the interview they held for Mexico, Greece and the World:
Oliver Ruiz asks:
1 Dear so that the people of Mexico and the world know you in detail, could you tell me who you are???
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
I was born in Ioannina and then I moved to Athens. I had the dream of becoming a detective since I was a child.
I worked as an economist for a year to save money and open my own office.
During my early years I handled cases involving primarily hereditary and maritime issues.
I am married to Margarita Theologos and have a son, Dimitris, and two grandchildren, Giorgos and Mary.
For the past 30 years, I have volunteered to fight against stolen ancient artifacts and have managed to save and return to state 16537 of these items.
I am also president of Arte y Arte magazine, I am a goodwill ambassador for Silver Alert (an organization that cares about the disappearance of elderly people), director of culture for international action art, director of cultural heritage for Unesco of El Piraeus and Islands and honorary member of the IPA (International Police Association).
Oliver Ruiz asks:
2What study?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
I studied Economics at the University of Piraeus.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
3Why did you choose that career?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
It was the dream of my life, adrenaline is in my DNA.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
4 where are you from
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
From Ioannina, a city in northwestern Greece.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
5 What activities do you currently carry out?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
I am currently handling two disappearances, a major theft, and of course cases involving stolen antiques.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
6 What challenges have you faced in life?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
I come from a middle-class family and didn’t have much money so I had to work alongside my studies.
The difficulties of my work began to increase, but these made me stronger.
At the same time, I had to convince my clients that I do this job correctly.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
7 What fears did you have to overcome to achieve your dreams?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
As a person, I did not face many fears, only the threat of some people that I managed to overcome with relative ease.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
8 What were your dreams?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
8) To maintain my health and be able to continue my professional and volunteer work.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
9 What dreams did you achieve that you thought were impossible to achieve?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
A dream that I never thought was possible but I managed to make it come true is what I have offered to the culture of my country by returning, through volunteering, 16537 stolen ancient objects.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
10 What are your greatest satisfactions?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
My favorite joy in life is when I am with my family and close friends, the simple things are the best.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
11What is the message you give to humanity and youth?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
To work hard, have patience, persistence and better days will come. They must always have morality at the top of their priorities and, of course, love for their fellow man.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
12 What are your famous phrases and thoughts?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
«My heart», that’s how I mean everyone I love, happy thoughts, health and help society.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
13 What would you say to the world to be a better person?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
You become a better person through volunteering, when you offer to society with love and without expecting any material good in return.
Oliver Ruiz asks:
14 What would you like to be able to do in the medium term?
GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS Answers:
I want to reach 20,000 Stolen Ancient Items held.
Oliver Ruiz adds:
For me it is extremely important as a Mexican to promote, recognize and spread the best of Mexico to the world and of the world to Mexico through the various activities that he carried out.
Since I am celebrating my 15th Anniversary as an International Speaker with various special high-impact activities in «San Martín de las Piramides, Atizapan de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, Hotel Krystal Satelite Maria Barbara Tlalnepantla, Instituto Leonardo Bravo and Mexico City in coordination with the International organizations that I chair, represent, direct and promote.
It is a pride as a Mexican to know, recognize, spread the great work and honorable career GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS in my country and in the world.
Going down in history as the first Mexican to value the effort, struggle, dedication, passion, dedication to the impressive results on outstanding worthy of recognition of the great and important work of GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS.
Due to the Pandemic there are many dear people who are no longer here, that motivated me to decide to honor him by commemorating him and distinguishing him with a Living Tribute.
In the presence of government authorities, embassies, the media, personalities, artists, businessmen, actors and the highlights of Mexico.
Giving him tribute, honor and honor with a Tribute worthy of his career and effort, granting him our highest international official institutional commemorative medal Our Emblem in Plaque format.
Which is a Recognition of fine finishes, proudly Mexican craftsmanship that represents us before more than 52 countries that are known in Mexico and in the world that we deliver to the best of society and internationally to very select personalities who have a great e Important career as GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS in different educational, professional, artistic, cultural, business segments, etc.
Press conferences will be given to share the details of the activities and said events and special activities where a Tribute in Life will be paid to the great Career of GEORGE D. TSOUKALIS for his important feats that have left their mark in Greece and in the World Recognizing as: «EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD».
In the next: International FESTIVAL: «THE BEST OF MEXICO FOR THE WORLD AND THE WORLD FOR MEXICO».
«VALUES, ART, CULTURE, EXHIBITION, GASTRONOMY, TOURISM, TRIBUTES, MUSIC, TRADITION, SPECIAL GUESTS, PERSONALITIES, ARTISTS, CONFERENCES, AWARDS TO
THE BEST OF MEXICO AND THE WORLD”.
S P E C I A L A G E N D :
–“San Martín de las Pirámides Teotihuacan” December 1 and 2, 2022.
–HOTEL KRYSTAL SATELLITE MARIA BARBARA DECEMBER 3, 2022. (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY).
-DECEMBER 5 NAUCALPAN STATE OF MEXICO.
-December 6 Mexico City.
-From December 3 to 11, 2022, Exhibition of Art, Culture and International Tourism Hotel Krystal Satélite Maria Barbara Tlalnepantla, Mexico City, concluding activities on December 7.
These important actions have made it possible to build a bridge of unity: «Mexico – Greece», Colombia and other countries.
With high-impact activities through Dance, Art, Painting, Tradition, Music, Values, Tourism, Recognizing the Best of Mexico and the world, achieving brotherhood and healthy coexistence, leaving a mark on the Nations.
-«San Martín de las Pirámides Teotihuacan» December 1 and 2, 2022.
-From December 3 to 11, 2022, Exhibition of Art, Culture and International Tourism Hotel Krystal Satélite Maria Barbara Tlalnepantla, Mexico City, concluding activities on December 7.
-DECEMBER 5 NAUCALPAN STATE OF MEXICO.
-December 6 Mexico City.
These important actions have made it possible to build a bridge of unity: «Mexico – Greece», Cuba, Colombia and other countries.
With high-impact activities through Dance, Art, Painting, Tradition, Music, Values, Tourism, Recognizing the Best of Mexico and the world, achieving brotherhood and healthy coexistence, leaving a mark on the Nations.
«Changing the World With Values, Faith, ART, Culture and Peace.» Oliver Ruiz.
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