Tag: historical revisionism

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Greek MEP Calls for End to Polytechnic Uprising Commemorations in Schools

A Greek MEP has sparked controversy by calling for an end to formal commemorations of the 1973 Polytechnic Uprising in public schools, claiming the narrative surrounding the event is based on "myths." Aphrodite Latinopoulou argues the uprising should not be a mandatory school event but teachers can discuss it with students outside of school hours.

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CNN Travel Article on Panagia Sumela Monastery Sparks Controversy Over Historical Accuracy and Turkish Propaganda

A CNN Travel article celebrating the Panagia Sumela Monastery in Turkey has sparked outrage among Pontic Greek communities for allegedly whitewashing history and promoting Turkish propaganda. Critics accuse the article of ignoring the forced conversion and persecution of Pontic Greeks under Ottoman rule, as well as the Turkish government's ongoing restrictions on religious freedom.