"A bridge is being built between Turks and Greeks. We're learning to overcome prejudices and historical misunderstandings." https://twitter.com/baphometx/status/1011179247296278528 … reporting by @EUdysseus
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There's nothing in election results to suggest that anti-Greek belligerence in Turkish political rhetoric will abate. If anything, it's a convenient distraction from the state of the economy, and nationalism apparently sells like hot cakes.
And, conversely, nationalism in Greece is seeing a resurgence, thanks in part to the Macedonia name deal furore, with nazis/fascists and conservative opposition alike fanning the flames to reap votes. We're likely heading for troubling waters.
Why I loved Thessaloniki. You may end up with this exile, migrant there too
It warms my heart that my city is a haven for some people fleeing war & persecution (sadly, many more in camps), but I also worry how the mounting nationalist tensions will affect them. You're always welcome here, afaic, my friend :)
Thank you
. I think it is the fate of ancient cities to play host to strangers despite horrors. Perhaps why they endure
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