The meeting brought together Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, Minister of State Akis Skertsos and a clutch of police, coast-guard and municipal leaders, each determined to safeguard what makes the Saronic pair special.
Gerapetritis, whose country currently holds the U.N. Security Council’s rotating presidency, linked global unrest to growing inequalities that undermine democracy and the rule of law, fueling populism and demagoguery.
A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at the Knossos Palace, a cornerstone of Minoan heritage, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, sparking widespread outrage over the site’s long-standing neglect.
The company emphasized that no images of the Acropolis were used for advertising or other purposes. “The event complied fully with the approved permits, and the drone flight was limited to the Zappeion site,” Adidas stated.
Announced by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the national operator of the international Blue Flag program, Greece’s 623 awarded beaches account for 15% of the world’s Blue Flag-certified coasts among 52 participating countries.
Widely circulated images on social media, reportedly shot on Thursday evening, showed illuminated drones forming the Adidas logo and a sports shoe hovering above the ancient citadel.
