#greek news

[wordsmithic]

This popular Greek song is a response to the more recent femicide in Greece

Let the state tremble, let the roads be closed May whoever dares to raise a hand tremble They take our carefreeness by force They planted fear in us but wings grew And every minute of almost every day We mourn a daughter sister and mother In one night they make us vanish Anyone silent is an accomplice, as they eradicate us For those nights when I walked alone At the sight of a figure my blood freezes For all the hands that grip keys We all become a fist! You have no right over my body, You don't have a say in where I go and what I do Pain and violence are not love We all respond if you touch one And if you didn't pay attention to these lyrics They say that I am still here by pure chance In fury I sing, hear me all The city burn if I don't come home

My name is Anissa, Caroline, and Eleni I was killed by the system that launders them (our criminals) I am Jevrie, Zaki, Maria Nektaria, Anthe, Zoe, Adamantia In my name write news, history

For those nights when I walked alone At the sight of a figure my blood freezes For all the hands that grip keys We all become a fist! You have no right over my body, You don't have a say in where I go and what I do Pain and violence are not love We all respond if you touch one

[gemsofgreece]

Turkey is about to convert another Greek Orthodox church to a mosque in Istanbul. They have been doing it relentlessly with many churches in the country, the most well known example being Hagia Sophia of course. This time they are about to convert the Church of Chora, a 4th century monastery which is particularly notable for having some of the best preserved religious art, icons and mosaics of the Byzantine style. It is the prime example of the Paleologan renaissance of the 13th century which was critical for the post-Byzantine and modern Orthodox style as we know it nowadays. Of course all the monument’s masterpieces are going to be covered for the church to be converted into a mosque.

It should be noted that as a city of 15 million, it already has more than 3,000 mosques, yet the need to turn historical churches to mosques seems to feel most urgent to them for some reason. Surely the reason must not be that Istanbul feels threatened by the presence of the remaining 2,000 Constantinopolitan Greeks (aka those who survived the islamisation, the pogroms, the deportations, the death marches and the genocide 🙃). So what is this urgency about?

Taking into consideration that from the next year they are also adding the irredentist fabrication of “Blue Homeland” (since when are Turks indigenous to islands for them to have a blue homeland?!?!?! 😂😂😂) to their schoolbooks, aka Turkey’s claim to half of Greece’s territorial waters in the Aegean Sea and all the islands located in these waters, and because it is obvious to me that a country of 80+ million cannot possibly feel threatened by a country of 10 million, I conclude once again that Turkey is simply threatened by the very easy modern international access to historical sources. So you have to start the brainwashing and the hate speech from an as early age as possible and you have to erase all signs of an alternative view of history from your streets to fight all the contradictory facts that can be learned from international sources within seconds from your phone.

[workersolidarity]

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MARCH FOR PALESTINE IN ATHENS AS GREEK PROTESTORS REJECT ISRAEL'S ONGOING GENOCIDE

📹 Scenes from protesters marching in Athens, Greece in solidarity with the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip, and in condemnation of Zionist crimes, as Palestinians endure genocide and starvation at the hands of the Israeli occupation army with support from the United States.

#source

@WorkerSolidarityNews

[fotospath0]

This variation of the greek flag was recently shown in the Greek Consulate in Manhattan, made by Georgia Lale (they/them), created from bedsheets sent from various women in Greece. According to the artist, these women have very little (or nothing) in common except for the fact that they have all lied in these sheets anxious and afraid. It's in honor of the women who were victims of femicide and domestic violence, a phenomen that's becoming more and more talked about in the greek public. The bedsheets have been dyed pink as if they've been stained with blood.

However recently the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Gerapetritis, demanded it be taken down as he (and other right-wing politicians) found offence to this piece being shown in the Consulate. It has since been taken down as it was claimed the flag is too sacred to be changed and the only blood that stains it is that of "the country's heroes". Some left-wing politicians have spoken out about the censorship and Georgia Lale (the artist) has said "I'm saddened that my work was misinterpreted. Victims of femicide are heroes of the fight for freedom and life in Greece and internationally." on instagram

The flag was part of an exhibition called "Neighborhood Guilt" you can read more here:

And a speech by the artist:

[mynameisbillandimaheadcase]

Translation:

The young police editor Απόστολος Φουρνατζόπουλος of kontra channel who came out with courage , live transmitions and reports and exposed the Greek police for acts of arbitrary violence and brutal repression, corruption and illegality

was found last week dead on a high voltage electricity pole in palio Faliro

The police at first said that it was a g6psy who climbed the pole to steal the copper cables, now the Greek police is talking about suicide

This is a very standard way of committing suicide (sarcasm), in the country that competes with Colombia in organized crime..... (The author's comment)

That was not only a public execution but also a warning for reporters to stay out of those matters (my comment)

[head-post]

Greece’s former royal family regains citizenship, expresses “deep emotion”

Greece’s former royal family has been granted Greek citizenship and sworn allegiance to the republic, a landmark event 50 years after the monarchy was abolished, Reuters reports.

Ten family members, including the children and grandchildren of former King Constantine, who died in 2023, applied for citizenship last week.

Former members of the royal family welcomed the decision, issuing a statement on Monday saying the passing of their father and grandfather marked the end of an era.

But their choice of the surname De Gréce, which means “of Greece” in French, has angered left-wing politicians who argue that the title of nobility is unconstitutional. Nikos Androulakis, leader of the centre-left PASOK party, the main opposition, said:

“The surname they have chosen proves that they want to maintain a myth.”

The former royals said the choice of family name was a prerequisite for regaining their citizenship, the loss of which made them stateless and caused considerable emotional suffering. The family has been and will remain loyal to Greece, they said. The royals added:

“It is with deep emotion that, after thirty years, we hold the Greek citizenship again.” 

Former King Constantine II of Greece ascended the throne in 1964, but his reign was marred by political instability that culminated in a military coup on April 21, 1967.

After the fall of the junta in 1974, Greeks rejected the monarchy in a referendum, making Constantine the last king of Greece. Athens stripped him of his citizenship in 1994 and set conditions under which he and his family could be recognised as Greek citizens.

Left-wing parties have said migrants working in Greece have to wait decades for citizenship despite meeting the criteria and accused the conservative government of trying to win votes. The government argues that the issue is a formality and that democracy can defend itself.

Read more HERE

[fresherfriut]

[mishoru]

It's an old tale

[gemsofgreece]

Us, Greek media, international media: the problem of mass tourism is truly getting out of hand in Greece, the need for strict measures against it is urgent

Greek government-bootlicking journalist: Greeks should not go on vacation in Greece during July and August, we have to make room for the tourists

Announcement from the municipality of Santorini: The locals of Santorini should stay at home because we are about to receive 17,000 tourists from the cruise ships arriving now

Greek tourism industry:

Us:

[gemsofgreece]

​one could learn Greek just to read this newspaper cover and it wouldn’t be a waste

so if you didn’t know, last week rishi sunak was due to meet the greek prime minister to discuss — amongst other things — the parthenon sculptures that we've been hoarding in the british museum for a couple of centuries. rishi cancelled last minute for no good reason and one greek newspaper came up with a great response:

[head-post]

Missing US tourist found dead on Corfu

A missing US tourist has been found dead on the beach of a small Greek island west of Corfu, Greek media reported.

The man’s body was found on Sunday on a rocky, rather remote beach on the island of Mathraki by another tourist. On Thursday, the American man’s disappearance was reported by his friend. The tourist was last seen on Tuesday at a cafe in the company of two women who have since left the island. No further information about the missing man, including his name and hometown, has been released.

Mathraki, which has a population of 100, is a heavily forested island of 3.9 square kilometres (1.2 square miles) west of the better-known island of Corfu.

Several people have already been found dead in Greece recently. Some of them were hiking in very hot weather.

A 74-year-old Dutch hiker was found on Saturday lying face down in a ravine about 300 metres from where he was last seen. Dr. Michael Mosley, a well-known British TV presenter and writer, was found dead last Sunday on the island of Symi. Experts concluded that he had died the previous Wednesday, shortly after he had been hiking through the rugged rocky terrain.

On Friday, two French tourists were reported missing on Sikinos, a relatively secluded island in the Aegean Sea with fewer than 400 permanent residents. The two women, aged 64 and 73, left their hotels to meet up and disappeared along the way.

On the island of Amorgos, authorities are still searching for a 59-year-old US tourist who went missing on Tuesday when he went on a solo hike in very hot weather. US media identified the missing hiker as retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Albert Calibete of Hermosa Beach, California.

Read more HERE

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Dc x Dp Prompt #6

“I’m a twin”, Damian said one night. He could feel the narrowed eyes of his family drilling holes on his back in disbelief. Not that he could blame them. Damian had never so much as implied being raised with a companion, much less a sibling.

“I had a brother”. Damian paused to recollect himself. He had not said his brother’s name out loud in over 8 years.

“His name was… Danyal”. Damian hated the way his voice wavered, but he could not help it. Danyal was everything to him, his other half. Their heart beat as one and when one heart stopped beating, the other one died with it. At least until his family put his heart on metaphorical life support without ever realizing.

“Where is he now?” His father asked, voice filled with knowing grief and a hint of betrayal. It had in fact been 6 years since Damian first showed up on his doorstep.

“Up there”. All eyes shifted towards the specific star he was pointing to. “Right before he died, he promised me he’d guide me from the stars. Unfortunately, the stars are not visible in Gotham, so my brother is unable to be of much help unless I leave the city.”

“Your brother is Polaris, the North Star?” Tim questioned warily, most likely in attempts to not offend him. Damian was aware of how stupid it sounded, but Danyal had promised, and his brother never broke his promises.

“Yes. Danyal is with the stars now, just as he always wanted”

[sarnai4]

Au. Before the Trojan war when Ares and Ody are asked to try to get along.

(Ares and Ody are sitting awkwardly across from each other.)

Ody: So, Athena asked us to try finding what we have in common.

Ares: We both want this to end. Done. (Stands up)

Ody: Yeah, but I don't think that's what she meant....uh, I love Penelope and you love Aphrodite.

Ares: That's true. (Sits back down) Aphrodite's amazing.

Ody (with a goofy grin): Penelope just has the brightest laugh.

Ares (head in hand): Aphrodite's so smart and pretty.

(Hours later, they're kicking their feet in the air while on their stomachs)

Ody (gleefully): And then this one time, Penelope made this little snort sound!

Ares (gasping): You're kidding! Aphrodite does that too! It's adorable!

Ody: I know right!

(Penelope and Aphrodite are about to enter the room. Athena stops them.)

Athena: Don't do in there. You'll be a distraction.

Penelope (confused): There's so much giggling in that room. We wanted to see what was going on.

Athena:...bonding.

Aphrodite: Between who?

Athena (directing them both away from the room): You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

[blueiscoool]

Stone carved Medusa from the Temple of Apollo at Didyma in Turkey.

[xixovart]

all i need in life is for odysseus to reunite with telemachus and immediately say, “you’re taller”

[gemsofgreece]

By the way just because no one of us has the heart to write anything anymore, it does not mean that half the country is not on fire by arsonists, like all the last summers. I mean, I wouldn’t like our silence to lead you to this misconception.