Loukanikos
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Loukanikos, whose name derives from λουκάνικο (loukaniko) - Greek for sausage), is a dog that has allegedly been present at nearly every protest in downtown Athens in the past few years.[1] The stray has become the symbol of the Greek protests against the IMF and the EU backed austerity measures that are taking place in 2011.[2]
History
Many of the protesters say that Loukanikos has been taking part in protests for years.[3] His rise to fame occurred mostly after BBC's Newsnight created a video montage of the dog in action during the protests, including barking at police in riot gear and running with other protesters away from tear gas.[4]
References
- ^ [LibCom http://libcom.org/gallery/loukanikos-greek-anarchist-dog]
- ^ [The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/activist-hounding-greek-cabinet/story-e6frg6so-1226078057707]
- ^ [Hurriyet http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=dog-becomes-greek-protests-mascot-2011-06-19]
- ^ [BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13802940]