Stories and Relics of the 200 Executed by German Occupation Forces in Kaisariani

Shattering testimonies and relics recount the mass execution of 200 individuals by German occupation forces at the 'Wall of Kaisariani' on May Day 1944.

16 Feb, 18:23 — 16 Feb, 21:03

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it concerns newly discovered historical evidence of a brutal Nazi execution during World War II, a period of immense suffering for Greece under occupation. The acquisition of these photos is crucial for historical preservation, remembrance, and potentially for ongoing efforts to seek reparations or justice related to wartime atrocities.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

The news outlets primarily cover Greece's official move to acquire newly surfaced photographs depicting the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi forces during World War II. While most articles focus on the government's action to obtain these photos from an online sale, one outlet provides deeper historical context regarding the event itself.

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independent

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralfocus on Greece's action to obtain photos

APcentercenter-leftneutralneutral reporting on Greece's official statement

SCMPcentercenterneutralfactual reporting on government's intent

protothema-en

Coverage leans: center

The overall coverage is balanced, with most outlets adopting a neutral, factual reporting style, focusing on the government's actions. One outlet provides more historical and emotional context.

What sources agree on

Greece will seek to obtain a series of photos.
The photos appear to show the final moments of 200 Greeks executed by Nazi forces.
The executions occurred in Athens during World War II.
The photos were offered for sale online, specifically on eBay.

Where they diverge

The primary focus of the story

SCMPDaily SabahThe IndependentAP

These outlets focus on Greece's current action to acquire the photos being sold online.

protothema-en

This outlet focuses on the historical event of the execution itself, including 'stories and relics' and 'shattering testimonies'.

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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Greece will seek to obtain a series of photos.

agreed·SCMPDaily SabahThe Independentprotothema-enAP

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The photos appear to show the final moments of 200 Greeks executed by a Nazi firing squad.

agreed·SCMPDaily SabahThe Independentprotothema-en

Coverage gaps

Specific historical details of the execution, including the exact date and location within Kaisariani, and mention of testimonies and relics.

Reportedprotothema-en

MissingSCMPDaily SabahThe Independent+1

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

Center

SCMP

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

protothema-en

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

Right-leaning

Daily Sabah

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

Key entities

Greececountry seeking to acquire photos Naziforces responsible for executions Kaisarianilocation of the executions eBayonline marketplace where photos were sold

Coverage Timeline

First report: AP · 16 Feb, 18:23|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 3h|Window: 3h

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AP16 Feb, 18:23First to report

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

1h later

protothema-en16 Feb, 19:33

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

The Independent16 Feb, 19:34

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

1h later

Daily Sabah16 Feb, 20:49

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

SCMP16 Feb, 21:03Latest update

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

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SCMP7d ago

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

Greece said on Monday it will seek to obtain a series of photos that appear to show the final moments of 200 Greeks who were executed by a Nazi firing squad in Athens during World War II, after the previously unknown pictures appeared on an online sale site. The images that appeared on eBay over the weekend allegedly show the men being led to their deaths on May 1, 1944, at a shooting range in the Kaisariani suburb of the Greek capital. Although the executions were well known, there were no...

By Associated Press

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Daily Sabah7d ago

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

Greece announced Monday it will attempt to acquire photographs believed to capture the final moments of 200 Greeks executed by Nazi forces in Athens during World War II, after the...

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The Independent7d ago

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

A series of photos that seem to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens appeared on eBay over the weekend

By Elena Becatoros

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protothema-en7d ago

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

Shattering testimonies of the mass execution at the “Wall of Kaisariani” on May Day 1944 The post The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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AP7d ago

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online AP News

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Stories and Relics of the 200 Executed by German Occupation Forces in Kaisariani

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

Center

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

Right-leaning

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

Read at source (5 outlets)

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

Greece moves to obtain newly discovered photos of Nazi executions

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos sold online on eBay

The execution of the 200 in Kaisariani by German occupation forces: The stories and relics of the fallen

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale online - AP News

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