Greek-Australian leaders fear violence ahead of “March for Macedonia” rally in Melbourne
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Community leaders in Melbourne are “deeply disturbed” over rumours Greek Australians will crash a “March for Macedonia” rally on Sunday
Leaders of the Greek community in Melbourne say they’re “deeply disturbed” by rumours that “hothead extremists” are planning to crash a “March for Macedonia” rally on Sunday.
The march through Melbourne’s CBD comes as tensions reach boiling point over the Macedonian name dispute.
News.com.au revealed on Wednesday signs reading “Greeks are Turks”, “F**k Greece for unfairness” and “F***ing racists” appeared on freeway bridges and Greek Orthodox churches last week.
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