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FM marks VE day with a statement on social media

Foreign Minister marked Victory in Europe day with a statement uploaded on social media on Monday.

"78 years since the surrender of Nazi Germany and the Victory of the Allies in Europe Day. Greece contributed to this victory, with the sacrifices and struggle of its people, fulfilling her debt to humanity," he said.

 

Dendias marks anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday marked the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two, highlighting Greece's contribution to the Allied victory.

"78 years have passed since the surrender of Nazi Germany and Victory in Europe Day. Greece contributed to it with the sacrifices and struggle of its people, fulfilling its debt to humanity," he tweeted.

Greece to send note verbale to Germany over war reparations

Greece will soon send a so-called note verbale to Germany, repeating a long-held demand for war reparations for the crimes committed by Nazi Germany in World War II, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told parliament on Wednesday, during a debate on a relevant report presented by a House committee.

Germany rejects Polish threat to demand WWII reparations

Berlin has dismissed Warsaw's demands for paying massive World War II reparations, saying the bitter historical issue was fully resolved sixty years ago and that there are no grounds to revive it.

"Poland made a binding decision in August 1953… to relinquish demands for further war reparations," said German government spokesman Steffen Seibert as quoted by AFP.

First they came...

Have you ever heard of the poem "First they came…?" There are several versions of it, all for obvious reasons dealing with themes of persecution, guilt and collective responsibility in building a common future.

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