Rally in Athens against Greece's Golden Dawn

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Protesters rallied in memory of murdered Pakistani immigrant

Some 3,000 people have taken part in a demonstration in the Greek capital Athens to protest against the rise of the neo-fascist party Golden Dawn. The protest, which brought together Greeks and immigrants, was part of a day of anti-racism events.

Golden Dawn, exploiting public anger over the financial crisis, won 18 seats in parliament last June.


Golden Dawn made headlines after winning seats in parliament this summer

This was a day designed to show the other side of Greece, drowning out the racism of the minority, says the BBC's Mark Lowen in Athens.

Greek hospitality is well-known - but the financial crisis is changing the nation with elements lurching to the right and fearing both the future and the outsider ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21106156

Nice to see the left fighting back against the far-right Golden Dawn in Greece.

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1. Vid from Iraklion, Crete

15th january, anarchists and other anti-fascists kick fascists (protected by state and police) from streets: