Home of Attica Governor Vandalized with Graffiti; New Democracy Condemns 'Cowardly Act'

The residence of Nikos Hardalias, the Regional Governor of Attica, was targeted by vandals late Thursday night. A group of individuals spray-painted slogans on the walls of his home in Agia Paraskevi, as well as on adjacent apartment buildings.

Reports indicate that the graffiti was directed against Hardalias and was connected to the ongoing issue concerning the refugee housing complex on Alexandras Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m.

New Democracy vehemently condemned the attack, labeling it a "cowardly act" perpetrated by "brazen thugs" who threatened the governor and his family. In a statement, the party's Political Committee Secretary, Konstantinos Kyranakis, asserted that the police and judiciary would provide the necessary response. He linked the incident to the ongoing interventions at the Alexandras Avenue housing complex.

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The silence means tolerance, and tolerance is unacceptable.

Kyranakis emphasized that enforcing the law and redeveloping the area, which has been neglected for decades, are priorities. He also highlighted the protection of property owners' rights, which he claimed are often violated by squatters. New Democracy expressed its full support for Hardalias and his family, urging an immediate and unequivocal condemnation of such actions from all political factions. "Silence means tolerance, and tolerance is unacceptable," Kyranakis stated.

He concluded by asserting that such attacks would not intimidate the party's members, emphasizing that democracy, the rule of law, and institutions are stronger than "hooded figures, paint, and threatening slogans."

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democracy, the rule of law, and institutions are stronger than 'hooded figures, paint, and threatening slogans.'