Greek Independent MPE Ioannis Lagos tore Turkish flag in the European Parliament on Thursday
Ioannis Lagos tearing Turkish flag in the EU parliament (Photo Twitter)
The whole drama started during debate over the refugees on Greek islands, with Ionannis blaming Turkey for the situation before destroying a Turkish flag.
Ioannis accused the European Union of ignoring the rights of Greeks.
“What situation are we talking about right now… people are killing, stealing… all we are talking about is Pakistanis and Afghans,”
A lot of Greek citizens has condemned the act of Lagos for tearing a Turkish flag in Parliament and Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the act.
“Greece categorically condemns any action that desecrates a national symbol – in this case the national symbol of Turkey. The unacceptable actions of representatives of neo-Nazism deviate from Greek and European tradition and constitute attempts at self-promotion by Golden Dawn, an organization that is under indictment and that Greek society voted out of Parliament. Neo-Nazis represent only themselves.”
Citizens of Greek also take to Twitter to condemned the act.
“Apparently when you say it’s a shame for whole country do you mean me & my grandma my family, everyone else’s good families who had no idea this crazy guy did this disrespectful shit? So please don’t blame whole USA for trump’s behavior and don’t blame Greece for this guy #Greece,” Lisa May said.
“I just wanna say that most Greeks do NOT support this behavior… this was disgusting and beyond disrespectful, Ari says.
Angry Turkish nationals also take to Twitter to condemned the act.
Twitter user, SurucuSevval wrote;
“No country agent can tear the flag of another country. This is a war initiation action. As the Turkish nation,we recommend that Greece make an urgent statement and apologize. Otherwise, we will follow our ancestrons and throw you again into the sea!!!”
“xenophobia, fascism, racism… it’s disgusting and beyond disrespect towards my country… there’s nothing to support, it’s just a pity of you #Greece,” Twitter user, sfoffs added.
“You are the spoiled little kids of Europe. If you would like history to repeat itself, it is very simple for us. Once again your army will meet with the sole of our soldiers’ boots, Thessaloniki will be reconquered,” says another Turkish citizen BATUHAN