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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-07-26
CONTENTS
[01] Continued custody for former OTE exec charged in Siemens case
[02] Event honors poet Ritsos at lesser Epidaurus odeon
[01] Continued custody for former OTE exec charged in Siemens case
A former top executive Hellenic Telecoms (OTE) was ordered to remain in
police custody on Sunday following his testimony before a special
investigative magistrate and in relation to the ongoing Siemens bribery
and money-laundering investigation.
Giorgos Skarpellis was taken into custody following his tabling of an
80-page statement, where he denies the charges against him, including
an allegation that he managed a suspect bank account under the
code-name "Franz".
Skarpellis had initiative refused to provide a statement in June 3,
claiming improper handling by relevant judicial officials.
[02] Event honors poet Ritsos at lesser Epidaurus odeon
A scene from an event honoring 20th century Greek poet Yannis Ritsos on
the 100th anniversary of his birth, held at the lesser Epidaurus
theatre in the northeast Peloponnese on Saturday, July 25, within the
framework of the annual Hellenic Festival of theatrical and musical
performances in Athens and the provinces. ANA-MPA / E. FYLAKTOY.
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