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Sun, Souvlaki, Neo-Nazis and Refugees.  National identity & Greece?

Anti-migrant violence is on the rise in Greece; refugee boats attacked, and an innocent child left to die by the inactions of two Governments. With controversial laws being passed that impact the livelihoods of thousands of South Asians in the country and a sharp rise in the Neo-Nazi movement, questions on how we define a nation start to emerge.

This week I am joined by activist Petros Constantinou as he lays bare the disturbing facts impacting Greece, the fate of immigrant communities and the wider issues facing Europe.

Watch the video here:

About Petros Constantinou

Petros Constantinou is the coordinator for KEEFRA.

KEEFRA has supported thousands of refugees living in Greek camps and campaign against racism and neo-Nazis in Greece. The fascist party ‘Golden Dawn’ managed to gain seats in the Greek Parliament and KEEFRA was able to mobilise the Greek people to protest this and their actions. They also managed to bring a successful lawsuit against the Golden Dawn party which has now closed down. Their major focus now is on supporting the refugees in Greece who are living in terrible conditions.

You can find out more here:

(20+) Κεερφα-Keerfa-Κίνηση Ενωμένοι Ενάντια στο Ρατσισμό και τη Φασιστική Απειλή | Facebook

https://antiracismfascism.org/?fbclid=IwAR1cQQNfpqH-WxYUdwODxKc2YlYrNGEECWWMjTXGcpa_dVDpFn9FM57bb_k

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My name is Rajan Nazran Chief Explorer for the Global Indian Series, the official platform for people of Indian origin (PIO) and liberal minds, because let’s face it, we are everywhere!

For over 15 years I have travelled across the globe deep diving into 60+ countries whilst exploring the kaleidoscope of our remarkable 50 shades of brown community.

Voyaging to the edges of the Amazon, facing Ebola in West Africa, being held hostage in Eastern Europe, tapping rubber in Malaysia, drinking chai with Heads of State and sharing laughter with local fishermen – I have been there, looking for the ideas that re-shape a nation.

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Special thank you to TAIZU for the music

Episode: 133

Presenter – Rajan Nazran

Producer –Global Indian Series/NazranRoth

Guest: Petros Constantinou

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