Kostis Chatzidakis, Greece's Deputy Prime Minister, publicly denounced what he termed 'products of imagination' regarding recent reports suggesting he had a meeting with an individual named Mr. Kolom who was allegedly linked to the Epstein scandal in February 2014. Chatzidakis's press office released a statement asserting that he has no recollection of such a meeting and that nothing in his agenda from that time supports the claims made in these reports.

The statement further clarified that in 2014, Chatzidakis was not even responsible for airports, a key aspect of the original claims. He expressed his frustration over the ease with which certain media outlets produce narratives without basis, stating that it reflects a broader issue of disdain for journalistic integrity. Chatzidakis pointedly remarked that certain individuals have surpassed all limits and display no sense of shame in their writings.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the spread of misinformation and the responsibilities of media outlets in verifying facts. As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about accountability in journalism and the potential impacts of such unfounded accusations on the reputations of public figures in Greece.