Far right party gives away food to Greeks nationals only

2012-08-01 31

Greeks queue by the hundreds in central Athens at a food drive organised by far right party, Golden Dawn.

The catch -- the handout excludes those suffering from the effects of the economic crisis who do not have Greek nationality.

Beneficiaries have to produce their identity cards to prove their ancestry and fill out a small questionnaire.

One Golden Dawn MP says Greek nationals should have priority because they're in Greece.

(SOUNDBITE) (Greek) GOLDEN DAWN MP CHRISTOS PAPPAS, SAYING:

"The illegal immigrants that have come here, who enjoy, if you will, all the rights and privileges that come from Greek taxpayers are illegal, invaders. They are a threat to Greece."

Golden Dawn recently entered parliament after winning 18 seats in recent elections, riding a wave of discontent over illegal immigrants in the austerity-ridden country.

Sarah Sheffer, Reuters

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