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On 20 October, Savvaidou faced allegations from anti-corruption prosecutor
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On 22 October, the "cabinet unanimously accepted the proposal of the
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tax on advertising revenue. In a statement released on the same day, Savvaidou rebuffed both of the charges, claiming that neither of the charges leveled against her resulted in losses for the state.
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