Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a swift investigation into the murder of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz during a meeting he held earlier at the Maximos Mansion with Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis.
Upon leaving the Maximos Mansion, Mr. Chrysochoidis made the following statement to the media:
«The murder of Giorgos Karaivaz is a heinous crime. His status as a journalist carries particular weight in this case. I met with the Prime Minister a short while ago and briefed him. By his explicit order, the investigations will be expedited. According to every statistic, Greece is a country with a very low homicide rate compared to the rest of Europe; it is a peaceful, safe, and tranquil country. The Greek State, the Hellenic Republic, holds freedom of the press and the protection of rights in the highest regard. Very soon, as the Greek Police always do, they will find the perpetrators and hand them over to the Greek justice system to be dealt with. I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of Giorgos Karaivaz.».
Posts by the Prime Minister following his meeting with the Minister of Citizen Protection
In his social media posts, the prime minister emphasizes the government’s determination to immediately solve the case of the murder of G. Karaivaz.
«The cold-blooded murder of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz has shocked the entire society. I met with Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis to request a swift investigation into the case,» he stated in a Twitter post following his meeting with the Minister of Citizen Protection.
He also emphasizes that he has been assured that the proceedings will move quickly and that every possible effort will be made. As he writes: «He assured me that the Greek Police are making every effort to find the culprits. I extend my sincere condolences to his family.».
He assured me that the Greek Police are doing everything in their power to find the perpetrators. I extend my sincere condolences to his family.
- Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) April 10, 2021
