![]() Graffiti in Polytechnic University in Exarcheia reading “Defiende tu barrio (Defend the neighborhood)” This move has garnered pushback, and coupled with the district movements against Airbnb and gentrification, there could be some contentious moments coming up in the district known for its radical movements. On August 9, 2022, amid community uproar, police and municipality workers blocked off the central square in the district (Exarcheia Square) with metal panels to begin constructing a new metro station, which may take up to eight years. Since the late ’70s, Exarcheia has been the epicenter of political and cultural activities in the city, and on a symbolic level in all of Greece. One of the main targets has been the historic Exarcheia district, just a mile away from the Acropolis in downtown Athens. The views and opinions expressed don’t necessarily represent those of Unicorn Riot.Įxarcheia “Turist Guide” graffiti mural in Exarcheia depicting Airbnb as “Firebnb”Įxarcheia: Radical Athens District Pressured by GentrificationĪccelerated by the country’s far-right government, gentrification has been in full swing over recent years in Greece. This article is a commentary piece reflecting lived experience, research and local perspectives written by an Exarcheia resident. ![]() This piece, which examines short-term rentals, ‘touristification,’ and right-wing development strategies in Exarcheia, Athens, is the first in a series on gentrification in Greece. A common global title in the table of context of these handbooks is gentrification. Through clientele relationships and fast tracked secretive procedures, austerity, inequality and social despair rise to new heights, keeping a stern hand against the denizens of this reality and using modern handbooks for the passive supporters. Media monopoly, extreme privatization, autocratic control and catering to Western wants in the international chessboard are the pillars of the New Democracy regime, which floats between numerous scandals touting the audacity to ignore extensive corruption and political crimes. Once again, members of the Mitsotakis/Bakoyannis family lead the Greek ship to unknown neoliberal waters. Even as the first starts to change due to the climate crisis, the second seems untouchable and intact. I still have the packages of stamps and coins in their original mailing envelopes, however I am reluctant to send back to this Company as they are very dishonest.Athens, Greece – Two things have been steady and invariable in Greece the last decades, the fine weather and nepotism. Again they state that your account WILL be turned over to a collection Agency. All that they sent me was a PAST DUE NOTICE for a total amount of money, while offering me the opportunity to send them my credit card number to take care of my account. Then send me a invoice showing me what "shipment of Stamps or Coins" that still need to be paid. I called again and CANCELLED my ACCOUNT.I then requested that the Company, Mystic Stamp send me an itemized list of shipment sent, payments received and identify the "name" of the package of Stamps/Coins and which shipment. DO NOT SEND ANYMORE STAMPS OR COINS.and it was like I opened up the flood gates for the Mystic Stamp company to "send" all series or shipment of stamps/coins, etc, to my home. Then you pay say for shipment two, a notice is sent that you did not pay and your entire account will be sent to a collection Agency. You are also over powered with Shipment two and three of the Elvis Collection, when first still reviewing the first shipment. Packages of stamps for review, for every thing under the sun. You mailbox is overloaded with stamp collecting products you did not order. At first it is easy to keep up with what has been paid for and they make sure you are paying. At first they slowly send a package of stamps or coins to review and attach a payment due bill. You name it they have a coin or a stamp for it. ![]() A time period is provided to review the package of stamps for differnt themes, Presidents, VIP's, Countries, Era's, Princess Diana, Elvis, etc, etc. This company will overwhelm you with packages of stamps or review free promotions.
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