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The leaders of the main Greek parties around Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoúlou in Athens on 24 May 2023. AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis

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Video. Greece appoints interim government ahead of second election

Updated: 24/05/2023 - 19:32 GMT+2

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has appointed Ioannis Sharmas as interim prime minister after no party secured a large enough majority in Sunday's parliamentary election.

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