In Thessaloniki, a 15-year-old was arrested for vandalizing the statue of national hero Antonis Katsantonis. The teenager, who posted the act on social media, expressed remorse and offered to clean the statue himself. Authorities, however, pursued legal action, and the minor now faces charges for insulting national symbols.
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A young man has sparked outrage in Greece after a video showed him spitting and hurling abusive language at the statue of Antonis Katsantonis, a hero of the pre-revolutionary Greek struggle. The incident, which took place in the Municipality of Kordelio – Evosmos, has led to calls for punishment and sparked a broader debate on the protection of national heritage and respect for historical monuments.