Greece will be a war zone, Sect of Revolutionaries warns tourists [View All]

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Source: The Guardian (UK)

The threats came from a guerrilla group called the Sect of Revolutionaries, as it claimed credit for the murder of Sokratis Giolas, an investigative journalist. Giolas was shot dead outside his Athenian home on 19 July, in front of his pregant wife.

The gang promised to step up attacks on police, businessmen, prison guards and "corrupt" media – and, for the first time, threatened holidaymakers.

"Tourists should learn that Greece is no longer a safe haven of capitalism," its declaration said.

"We intend to turn it into a war zone of revolutionary activity with arson, sabotage, violent demonstrations, bombings and assassinations, and not a country that is a destination for holidays and pleasure."


Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/01/greece-war-zone-revolutionaries-tourists

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Looks like tourism to Greece will drop sharply.