Massacre in Lyngiades and Greek demands for reparations

According to Greek information, 88 people were killed by German occupying troops in the massacre in Lyngiades and the surrounding towns. The victims included more than 40 children and young people aged up to 17 years. The crime took place during the German occupation of Greece in World War II. In 2014, the then Federal President Joachim Gauck visited Lyngiades and laid a wreath at the massacre memorial.

Dispute over reparations demands

Greece, which was occupied by the Wehrmacht during World War II, has long been demanding compensation for war damage and the repayment of a loan forced by the occupying power. According to Greek calculations, this amounts to between 278 and 341 billion euros, depending on the calculation method.