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CNN Travel Article on Panagia Sumela Monastery Sparks Controversy Over Historical Accuracy and Turkish Propaganda

A CNN Travel article celebrating the Panagia Sumela Monastery in Turkey has sparked outrage among Pontic Greek communities for allegedly whitewashing history and promoting Turkish propaganda. Critics accuse the article of ignoring the forced conversion and persecution of Pontic Greeks under Ottoman rule, as well as the Turkish government's ongoing restrictions on religious freedom.

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Kasselakis Criticises Government's Use of Recovery Fund, Government Fires Back

SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis criticised the Greek government for using only 1% of the 550 million euros allocated from the Recovery and Resilience Fund for fire safety, accusing them of inefficiency. The government dismissed his claims, emphasizing their efforts to strengthen civil protection and firefighting capabilities amidst rising climate challenges.