Authentic: 262 photos from the executions in Kaisariani, agreement between Ministry of Culture and collector

According to a statement by the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, the collection was immediately withdrawn from the online auction site, and the photographic material was deemed authentic.

The ministry’s delegation examined the entire collection, which includes 262 photographs taken in Greece during 1943–1944, as well as printed documents. A detailed inspection by Ministry of Culture staff and independent experts confirmed the authenticity of the material, paving the way for its final acquisition by the Greek side.

Full statement from the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni:

“Today, at the Town Hall of Evergem, the delegation of the Ministry of Culture met with the collector Tim De Crane. The delegation examined the entire Hoyer collection, which consists of 262 photographs taken in Greece during his tenure in 1943–1944, as well as some printed documents included by him. A detailed examination by experienced Ministry of Culture officials and independent experts confirmed the authenticity of the material. A preliminary agreement was signed between the Ministry of Culture and the collector, and the collection was withdrawn from the online auction site.”