Showing posts with label greece. Show all posts
Showing posts with label greece. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Islamophobia in Greece

Some Muslims in Athens were heckled and had eggs thrown at them during Eid al-Adha prayers.  But at least one group was able to pray in peace, near Athens University.  Apparently there are no "official" mosques in Athens, so Muslims pray at community centers, in homes, etc.  There has been antagonism to mosques being built, but the current Greek Orthodox Archbishop is supporting the Muslims, so there should be a mosque soon.

Friday, November 12, 2010

New Flotilla Scuttled by Greed?

A Greek ship is being held in Greece, after leaving Libya.  The story is a bit confusing, but it seems as though there were activists, who gathered in Libya, to send aid to Gaza.  Then something happened, maybe a payment dispute, and the Greek ship's captain decided not to let any more of them on board, but some went ahead and jumped on board.  The ship left harbor and was then followed by the Libyan navy, until the Greek navy took over.  The British aid workers who made it on board are a bit concerned for their situation.  The remaining group in Libya is currently stranded, as their passports were confiscated.  More updates as information becomes available.