Historic Athens squat community saved from redevelopment after hunger strikes and popular campaign.. Throughout the last 140 days, mass protests have happened across Greece in support of the community, as well as solidarity demonstrations internacionally
The Prosfygika squatted community in Athens has declared victory in its struggle against redevelopment, publishing a statement on titled “The Struggle Has Won, The Struggle Continues!“.
In the past months, the community has been under threat by a redevelopment plan pushed by regional governor N. Chardalias. However, under sustained local and international pressure, the Municipality of Athens on 24 June issued a resolution rebuking the plan, effectively cancelling the government’s push for gentrification.
The Prosfygika squatted community in Athens has declared victory in its struggle against redevelopment, publishing a statement on titled “The Struggle Has Won, The Struggle Continues!“.
In the past months, the community has been under threat by a redevelopment plan pushed by regional governor N. Chardalias.
However, under sustained local and international pressure, the Municipality of Athens on 24 June issued a resolution rebuking the plan, effectively cancelling the government’s push for gentrification.
The resolution not only denied planning permission for the project, but also recognised the autonomy of the community and the right of residents to remain in their homes.
At the forefront of the struggle were the hunger strikes of Aristotelis Chantzis and Suzon Doppagne.
After the decision to engage in hunger strikes was taken collectively, Chantzis went on hunger strike for 138 days before being admitted to hospital in critical condition….
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