On March 10, 2025, Nikos Papadopoulos, a doctor and MP with the faith-driven Niki party, damaged artworks at the National Gallery, calling them disrespectful to Orthodoxy. This heartfelt act has rekindled attention on Niki, a grassroots movement tied to church communities, as it seeks its place among Greece’s far-right voices. While some cheer, others wonder if it risks sparking a contest of passion in a crowded political field.
