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Greece has long been demanding compensation from Germany for war damage and the repayment of a forced loan from the Nazi era. The German President is now hearing this in Athens.

Athens Renews Call for WWII Reparations from Berlin

Greece has renewed its demand for reparations from Germany for the devastation caused during World War II. In a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou underscored the importance of addressing forced loans and atrocities committed by Nazi forces in Greece. While Germany acknowledges moral responsibility, it maintains that the matter is legally resolved.

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German President Seeks Forgiveness for Nazi Atrocities in Historic Visit to Kandanos

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the village of Kandanos in Crete to formally apologise for Nazi atrocities committed there during World War II. Speaking in Greek, Steinmeier sought forgiveness on behalf of Germany, acknowledging the brutality inflicted and the need for lasting remembrance. His visit, which included laying a wreath and meeting with survivors, has renewed calls for dialogue on reparations, a subject raised by Kandanos’ mayor as essential to Greek-German reconciliation.