Showing posts with label street panthers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label street panthers. Show all posts

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Street Panthers protest - Thessaloniki, Greece



Shouting out slogans such "Pedestrians off the sidewalks now" and "Please make way for vehicles" the ecological group, Street Panthers took to the streets of Greece's second city, Thessaloniki in an ironic protest to make people aware of the way in which cars and bikes have taken over the country's sidewalks and public spaces.

Bemused bystanders cheered the event though many expressed their dissatisfaction with the slogans and remonstrated with protesters not understanding at first the ironic tone of the event.

Protesters also handed out stickers saying "I'm as stubborn as a mule. I park where I like" and encouraged people to put them on illegally parked cars that are a permanent fixture of Greek towns and cities.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Street Panthers strike again


In just over 30 minutes (11.30am) the Greek Street Panthers eco activist are going to carry out a similiar protest to the one shown in the video in the centre of Thessaloniki in an attempt to make people think more about the use of cars in the city. If you happen to be in AristoteloLinkus Square, near the police station then pop by and check it out. If you can't make it then follow their live stream broadcast here.

I'll be there taking pictures and video, so keep tuned for the latest news. If possible I'll be Twittering as well.