[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - Thanos Plevris, 44, who heads up the Greek Covid response, reiterated his 'absolute respect' for Holocaust victims and his opposition to antisemitism
- He had faced a public backlash for comments made during a 2009 defence trial
- He argued his father, Konstantinos Plevris', comments on keeping Auschwitz in a good condition 'so it could be used again' should not be considered hate speech
- Central Board of Jewish Communities demanded apology after his appointment
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