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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Wednesday, 06 November, 2019 @ 02:43:48
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Greece: Pork 'barbecue protest' plan near refugee camp raises hackles
This week the Greek nationalist group Enomemoi Makedones, or United Macedonia, made calls online for people to attend a "barbecue protest" on Sunday near the refugee camp Diavata, located a few miles west of Thessaloniki. Attendees are to consume pork and alcohol in protest of the growing number of immigrants in Greece.
For Muslims, the consumption of pork and alcohol is forbidden by the Koran.
In a parliamentary debate in Athens broadcast on television Tuesday, left-wing politician Christos Giannoulis said it was difficult to say whether the event broke any laws, but called it a "disgrace" and a "provocation against people of other beliefs."
onservative politician Kostas Kiranakis argued in response that citizens from non-EU countries shouldn't dictate how Greeks live and that restrictions to the barbecue would mean restrictions to the rights of Greek citizens.
As of October this year, around 55,000 immigrants have arrived in Greece from Turkey, significantly more than the 50,500 immigrants that arrived by the end of last year.
https://www.dw.com/en/greece-pork-barbecue-protest-plan-near-refugee-camp-raises-hackles/a-51125074
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Ancient Greek Settlement With Purple-Producing Shells and Carved Fish Tanks Discovered on Tiny Island
https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-greek-minoan-settlement-purple-dye-shells-fish-tanks-1469900
Ancient Greece: 2,500-year-old Shipwreck With Stone Pyramid Anchors Discovered Off Greek Island Near Possible Long Lost Port
https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-greek-shipwreck-pyramid-anchors-1469839
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'No doubt whatsoever' on Royal Mail strikes through general election and Christmas
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-11-05/no-doubt-whatsoever-on-royal-mail-strikes-through-general-election-and-christmas/
South Western Railway strike: 27-day walkout could wreck Christmas travel plans for thousands this year
Dispute over role of guards will hit commuters as well as passengers on the GWR line and retailers in London
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/south-western-railway-strike-december-christmas-travel-trains-cancelled-a9186176.html
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Essex BMW driver wedged bed upright in back of convertible
A BMW convertible was stopped by police after it was spotted being used to transport a double bed.
A picture posted online by Essex Police shows the roof down and a mattress and bed frame upright on the back seat.
Pic in link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-50306577
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Ancient Greek Settlement With Purple-Producing Shells and Carved Fish Tanks Discovered on Tiny Island
https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-greek-minoan-settlement-purple-dye-shells-fish-tanks-1469900 (https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-greek-minoan-settlement-purple-dye-shells-fish-tanks-1469900)
Did they have lava lamps as well to complete the decor?! :lol:
Tony
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Heard there was a council meeting earlier today to discuss plans to 'improve' the Argostoli-Poros road, particularly just outside Poros and between Mousata and Vlakata.