First Conviction Under New Law on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Rouvikonas in Court Over a Banner
Twenty-three defendants receive 9-month suspended sentences – First application of the new law protecting the national monument.
Twenty-three defendants receive 9-month suspended sentences – First application of the new law protecting the national monument.
“Good luck and see you in court” – Athens mayor challenges government, emphasizes democratic symbolism
“The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes the unity of Greeks against any national enemy,” he said, adding that “it represents the very definition of a place of coexistence, not confrontation.”
The new amendment regarding the management and maintenance of the monument provokes political reactions and raises questions about its symbolic significance.