Another conflict between political executives and journalists It triggered strong reactions and statements by the government. The reason was the critical attack of the SYRIZA executive, Andrea Nebeludeto the journalist Stamati Sugarwhich government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis publicly denounced, referring to «Multicults reminiscent of dark seasons». The incident has again brought to the forefront the issue of respect for freedom of Press and the opposition’s attitude towards the media.
Paul Marinakis’ post
In his sharp positioning online, the government spokesman Paul Marinakis commented that «attacks on journalists who do not agree with what supports his executives SYRIZA They are reminiscent of times when some of their companions threatened to bury them “three meters below the earth”».
Specifically referring to Andrew’s attack Nebelude Against journalist Stamatis Sugar — which he called «junta» — Marinakis emphasized that such behaviors «highlight the way they deal with journalism when she bothered».
The government spokesman continued by saying:
«They are the same people who slander the country by using unsubstantiated reports of dubious credibility for the rule of law and pretending to not see the official reports of the European Commission. Those who appear hypocritically as patrons of freedom of the press show in prack with every opportunity their true face».
Andrea Nefeloudi’s attack on journalist Stamatis Zacharos, because his reports were annoyed and the “junta orphan” characteristic, highlight the way they deal with journalism when it bothers. pic.twitter.com/8qtrd4xxTE
– Pavlos Marinakis (@pavlmarin) October 13, 2025
The episode in the interview
The tension started from the first moment of the television interview with Andrea Nebelude to appear particularly aggressive to his interlocutor. «You are the propaganda arm of ND, you are the right channel», He said characteristically, accusing the journalist of bias.
At the end of the discussion, when the Stamatis Sugar asked if Maria Karystian makes political statements, the Nefeloudis replied that «should not be answered by a policies of awillhes», adding: «No, it shouldn’t. You need respect, which you do not have byinadi her».
THE Sugar reacted by saying: «Continue the insults, if you believe that in this trumpet way you express something…» Then the Nefeloudis replied with the phrase that caused a storm adedd: «Then I also talk to an orphan junta. Do you exist too, what to We do».
Reactions and political extensions
The incident caused a broader discussion fora the level of public discourse and the way some executives of SYRIZA they choose to face the media. Government spoke of «verbal violence and ideological fantendency» On the part of the opposition, while circles of journalists emphasized the need to protect press freedom from political attacks on any side.
At the same time Government officials recalled that Greece has improved its position on international Indicators for the freedom of the media, andforgishlet SYRIZA that he uses selective reports to hurt the country’s prestige.
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