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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in London at very short notice after the latter called in a BBC interview for the sculptures from the Parthenon frieze which are on exhibition at the British Museum to be returned to Greece. Commentators see blame for the diplomatic spat on both sides.

The National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) of Romania has announced it is launching an investigation against two former health ministers, Vlad Voiculescu and Ioana Mihăilă, as well as former prime minister Florin Cîţu for abuse of office. They are suspected of having procured far more Covid vaccine doses than necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, causing billions in losses for the state. The national press takes stock.

The ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas has been extended by two days, according to Qatar. Ten of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip will now be exchanged for 30 Palestinian prisoners every day, according to Egyptian sources. In addition, more aid supplies are to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. Commentators discuss whether and how the ceasefire could lead to peace.