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Ο Αλέξανδρος Λυκουρέζος, 91 ετών, πήγε στο νοσοκομείο την Τρίτη. Λένε ότι είχε εγκεφαλικό1 , αλλά η σύντροφός του, Τζένη Οικονόμου, το διέψευσε2 . Είπε ότι είχε μόνο μικρή αδιαθεσία3 . Ελεγχθεί, είναι καλά και δεν κινδυνεύει4 . Οι φήμες5 διαδόθηκαν6 γρήγορα, αλλά τώρα είναι όλα εντάξει.
- εγκεφαλικό (n.)
ξαφνική διαταραχή στην παροχή αίματος στον εγκέφαλο ↩︎ - διαψεύδω
λέω ότι κάτι που ειπώθηκε ή πιστεύεται δεν είναι αλήθεια ↩︎ - αδιαθεσία (f.)
αίσθημα δυσφορίας ή ελαφριάς ασθένειας ↩︎ - κινδυνεύω
υπάρχει πιθανότητα να πάθω κάτι κακό ↩︎ - φήμη (f.)
ειδήσεις ή πληροφορίες που δεν έχουν επιβεβαιωθεί ↩︎ - διαδίδομαι
γίνομαι γνωστός από πολλούς ανθρώπους ↩︎
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Text Comprehension
Question: How old is Alexandros Lykourezos?
Question: Who denied that Alexandros Lykourezos had a stroke?
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εγκεφαλικό (n.) |
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διαψεύδω |
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αδιαθεσία (f.) |
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κινδυνεύω |
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φήμη (f.) |
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διαδίδομαι |
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In a statement to Parapolitika.gr, Oikonomou clarified that Lykourezos experienced a minor bout of discomfort. As a precautionary measure, they decided to visit the hospital for some tests. She further reassured the public, stating, “He did not suffer any stroke; he is communicating clearly and is fully conscious. It is astonishing how such rumours could spread even before we reached the hospital.”
Lykourezos was admitted to the hospital’s Emergency Department at around 7:20 p.m. for evaluation. Medical assessments conducted thereafter indicated no immediate health concerns. Latest updates affirm that his condition remains stable and unalarming.

The incident highlights the quick circulation of information and how assumptions can lead to wide public speculation. Oikonomou’s prompt response has played a critical role in dispelling the misunderstandings surrounding Lykourezos’ health.
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