Tourism Minister, Athens Mayor Clash Over City's Anti-Israel Graffiti

07:55 2/9/2025 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

A public dispute has erupted between Greece's tourism minister and the mayor of Athens over the removal of anti-Israel graffiti that has appeared on the capital's streets.

In a letter to Mayor Haris Doukas, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni called for "immediate action," warning that the "hateful and

threatening graffiti" harms Athens' reputation as a safe and welcoming city for visitors.

Mr. Doukas hit back, accusing the ministry of a "delayed reaction" and of acting only after similar concerns were voiced by the Israeli ambassador.

In a social media post, the mayor framed the minister's letter as a politically motivated attack from the national government against his municipality.

The pointed exchange comes amid heightened public tensions in Greece related to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, reflecting a sensitive intersection of local governance and international diplomacy.

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