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Reactions to a post by Notia.gr, 10/3/2021, 23:09

The post shares a news report about the Chamber of the Fine Arts of Greece’s accusations regarding Evritos’ graffiti in the municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, in which the work is considered to be illegal –in terms of commissioning and execution– its creator a member of the far-right, the city government’s handling incendiary and the situation provocative given the field’s difficult situation post-Covid. The post receives mixed comments.

Reactions to a post by Notia.gr, 24/3/2021, 08:51

The post shares an article about the destruction of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli after its first restoration, which cites the mayor Giannis Konstantatos’ accusations towards a “group of motorcyclists” from Glyfada for destroying the work and the opposition party for now supporting a referendum on their condemnation, as well as his wishes for new arrests. The post receives mixed comments, but mostly irrelevant ones.

Reactions to a post of TV Without Borders, 4/3/2021, 13:01

The post shares an article on the reactions to artist Evritos’ invitation by the municipality of Serres owing to his alleged fascist and aggressive work, mostly from opposition councillors as well as the responsible committee’s ignorance. The post receives largely positive comments.

Reactions to the article "Elliniko-Argyroupoli: The cleanup of the graffiti featuring the Heroes of the Revolution is today"

The article shares a report on the restoration of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko that was “desecrated”, with extensive references to mayor Giannis Konstantatos’ statements on its destruction and clean-up on social media – in which he condemned the perpetrators – and the reception of the public’s stance as in agreement with it. The post receives positive to mixed comments.

Reactions to a post by TV Without Borders, 19/3/2021, 15:57

The post shares a report on instances of violence after the restoration of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko, in which citizens pretending to be policemen assaulted suspected vandals and were arrested. The post receives mixed comments that review the case and are not concerned with current developments.

Reactions to a post by Luben TV, 19/3/2021, 12:58

The post shares a report regarding the aftermath of Evritos’ work being vandalized and the violent involvement of the members a local far-right group. The post receives generally positive comments.

Reactions to a post by The Press Project, 21/3/2021, 12:18

The post shares an article about an instance of violence following the destruction of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko – a work that the article condemns – in which two members of a local far-right organization pretending to be policemen and guarding the graffiti assaulted two minors. The post receives generally positive comments.

Reactions to a post by HuffPost Greece, 4/3/2021, 12:28

The post shares an opinion piece on the polarized conversation surrounding Evritos (considered to belong to the far-right) and his work (considered to be in poor taste) as well as the promotion of ahistorical views – especially from mayor Giannis Konstantatos. The post receives largely negative comments, often completely irrelevant to its content.

Reactions to a post by Efimerida ton Syntakton, 18/03/2021, 18:31

The post republishes an article that takes a sarcastic view of the bicentenary cover of the BHMagazino newspaper supplement and the online reaction to it. The post receives entirely consistent comments.

Reactions to a post by Documento, 18/03/2021, 20:40

The post shares an article on the statement by MP Pavlos Polakis, who considers the BHMAgazino supplement’s cover to be degrading of the struggle for independence and of journalism. The post receives positive but also irrelevant comments.

Reactions to a post by Kouti tis Pandoras-HotDoc, 18/03/2021, 17:22

The post reproduces an article about the ΒΗΜΑgazino supplement’s anniversary cover with a humorous tone and citations with reactions from Twitter. The comments agree and expand upon the article.

Reactions to a post by To Koulouri, 19/03/2021, 20:50

The post that shares a fake, satirical newspaper headline, which connects the supplement BHMAgazino’s unpublished cover to the “Noor 1” scandal, since both are in the ownership of the Marinakis Group, receives positive reactions.

Reactions to a post by Mea Culpa, 15/02/2021, 20:15

In the comments below the post, leftists are considered to be responsible for the destruction of Evritos’ work, and the harsh punishment of those responsible is demanded.

Reactions to a post by ELgr, 2/03/2021, 11:30

The comments below the post, which shares an article about the destruction of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko, which is described as a “defilement” and is attributed to “anti-Greeks”, “ethno-nihilists” and “known unknowns”, while the mayor’s statement is also cited, are supportive.

Reactions to the post by newsbomb.gr, 2/3/2021, 02:40

The post shares an article on the “defilement” of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko and cites the mayor’s statement. It receives a mixed-to-positive response.

Reactions to a post by Giannis Konstantatos, Mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, 01/03/2021, 21:06

The post concerns the mayor’s statement on the destruction of Evritos’ graffiti on a wall of the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko, in which the perpetrators are called a “miserable minority”, “nihilists” and “democrats” and are compared to Ottoman destroyers of Christian temples. Gives a reassurance that the damage will be restored. The comments are largely positive, though negative reactions are detected as well.

#Haiti

The hashtag #Haiti dominated Twitter in March 2021 during the celebrations of the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. Twitter users expressed their disappointment with the Greek government, which did not invite representatives from Haiti to the official celebrations. Users refer to the recognition of the right of Greeks to self-determination and the creation of an independent state. They also comment on the fact that they self-sacrificingly sent men to fight in the Greek Revolution, as well as income from their coffee for the cause. Users highlight texts and images denigrating Haiti to show how ill-advised the Greek government's move was not to invite a delegation to the celebrations. Finally, reference is also made to the Haitian leader, Jean-Pierre Boyer, and his decisive role in the recognition of the Greek Revolution.

#Greece2021

The hashtag #Greece1821 dominated March 2021 on Twitter due to the celebration of the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. Netizens present with satisfaction and intense joy the bicentenary celebration that is taking place all over the world. The Greek white flag dominates the posts of users: they present buildings around the world with the Greek flag or images with the flag and historical figures. Also, historical information about personalities and events since the beginning of the Greek Revolution is recorded. Users show their enthusiasm for the mobilisation of Greeks around the world.

#Revolution1821

The hashtag #Επανάσταση1821 dominated the Twitter world in March 2021 during the celebrations for the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. Most of the posts refer to the fact of the celebrations with a playful character about the political figures or events that took place on 25 March 2021. In addition, there are users who do not comment mockingly, but only refer to the celebrations. Special mention is also made of the Greek flag, which is characterised by many as a sign of nationalism in the 21st century. The images accompanying the texts either mock or show Greek flags and imprints of Greek flags on buildings around the world due to the celebrations.

#Greece200years

Twitter hashtag

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