Greek national killed in Munich Attack to save his sister

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Greek national killed in Munich Attack to save his sisterGreece’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a Greek national was among those killed in Friday’s deadly shooting in Munich which has claimed at least nine innocent lives

Greece’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a Greek national was among those killed in Friday’s deadly shooting in Munich which has claimed at least nine innocent lives.

“The toll of yesterday’s tragic attack at the Olympia shopping mall in Munich unfortunately includes a Greek citizen among the victims,” read an official statement released on Saturday.

“In these difficult moments, we express our deep condolences to his family and loved ones.

“Greece’s Consul General in Munich is proceeding to all of the necessary actions, in consultation with the competent German authorities.”

Read more here.

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