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Greek Defence Minister tests positive for Covid-19

Deputy Minister Hardalias will meet with Bulgaria's Minister in his stead

Newsroom June 9 12:09

The Minister of National Defence, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, was diagnosed positive for the coronavirus today, following an established preventive control.

During today’s official visit of the Minister of Defence of Bulgaria Dragomir Zakov to the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, the Deputy Minister of National Defence Nikos Hardalias will represent the Minister of National Defense at the reception and bilateral meetings.

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