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Giannis Kefalogiannis

  • Oct 2

    Greek lawmaker Katerina Papakosta faces trial over 2021 OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies

    The trial of New Democracy lawmaker Katerina Papakosta begins on 2 October 2026 at the Athens Court of Appeals, opening four separate legal proceedings against ruling party MPs over European agricultural funds.

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