German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Greek village razed by Nazi troops during World War II.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier asked for forgiveness on Thursday during a visit to a village that was razed by Nazi troops during their occupation of Greece in World War II.
The German president described the village as a "place of German shame," stressing it was a "difficult path for a German president to come to this place and speak."
Among the survivors Steinmeier spoke to was 97-year-old Despina Fiotaki, still dressed in black as a sign of mourning.
Calls for reparations dismissedSteinmeier's visit was marked by loud calls for Berlin to pay reparations for the Nazi crimes against Greece.

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece – DW – 11