Rift deepens with Berlin incredulous at Greek minister’s claim to seize German property and repatriate antiquities unless Berlin pays €341bn for war crimesGermany has reacted with anger and defiance to Greek government demands for multibillion-euro reparation payments over first and second world war atrocities which have further deepened the rift between the two countries.Greece’s justice minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos said Athens was prepared to approve a court ruling to seize German property in the country – including the Goethe Institute, the German Archaeological Institute, German schools and holiday homes if Berlin refused to pay €341bn (£240bn) in compensation. Related: Greek PM: OECD agreement is passport to more trust - live updates Continue reading...
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