The against the Mayor of Athens, Harry Doukas with the government for graffiti against Israel on walls of Athens, continues, with a new front opening with Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogiannis.

Ms Kefalogiannis sent to Mr Doukas, her letter expressing her concern about the “extensive abusive and threatening graffiti observed on Athens walls with messages against Israel and Israeli citizens” noting “the negative image of the country”.

He stresses that it is particularly crucial to “be immediate and meaningful initiative” by Mr Doukas in order to protect the image of the city and to ensure that “Athens remains a safe and hospitable capital”.

Duke: The Ministry of Tourism is fully identified with the views of the Ambassador of Israel

The mayor of Athens posted the letter of the Minister of Tourism yesterday, in response to:

“Another ministry is involved in the government front against the municipality of Athens. This afternoon with a long delay, the Ministry of Tourism remembered graffiti and Israel, completely identified with the views of the Israeli ambassador. Welcomes and other attacks of the ministries now that it is “turning”.

PS. In the pictures you can see the letter from the Ministry of Tourism and the photos that prove the systematic work done by the Cleanliness Directorate to clean the walls and monuments of Athens. “

Kefalogiannis: Cheap Propaganda by Duke – Athens cannot become a city of fear and abusive slogans

Accordingly, today, Tuesday Mrs. Kefalogiannis replied:

“No answer to Athens. The response to the social media of the Mayor of Athens Mr. Haris Doukas causes unpleasant surprise. Not only for the unprecedented anti -disgusting tone and the inappropriate way, but mainly because it dares to answer the essence of the issue.

Our letter concerned a serious subject, affecting the image of the capital. And it closed with two clear positions: the need for cooperation and the common goal of a safe, democratic and hospitable Athens. Unfortunately, Mr. Doukas refused both. Because it just seems to seem to It is not about the problem or its solution.

On the contrary, he is suffering from constant conflicts, away from his duties. Instead of taking responsibility for him, he decided to cheap propaganda, which is incompatible with the seriousness of his institutional role.

I want to be absolutely clear. Athens cannot become a city of fear and abusive slogans. It should not be identified with racism, anti -Semitism and intolerance.

It must be and remain an open, safe and democratic city that respects its visitors and values ​​of our country.

Let us all take over our responsibilities. ”