Greek Activists Work to Help Animals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Greek organization PFPO has been working hard to reduce the impact of the quarantine on animals, including providing food for stray cats and dogs.
Author Arietta Marinitsi, Panhellic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation
Arietta Marinitsi, Panhellic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation
The Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation was established in 2010, and is the largest animal welfare organization in Greece. Their mission is to protect and uphold the rights of animals through protest and legal actions. Click to see author's profile. Learn more about PFPO's work here.
Greek Activists Speak Up About Fur
Greece’s Minister of Development and Industry recently made alarming statements endorsing fur production and incorrectly characterizing fur as more environmentally friendly than alternatives. Greek activists are speaking out in response.
Successful Rescue of Many Animals From Cruel Conditions in Chania, Greece
Over 30 animals of various species were rescued from cruel conditions in Crete, and the man responsible was arrested. This type of large-scale rescue followed by legal action is very rare in Greece.
Greek Organization PFPO Attends Eurogroup for Animals’ Annual Event in Brussels
Greek animal protection PFPO reports back from their time at the event, where they were able to exchange views with other attendees and spread the word about animal issues in Greece.
Experts Weigh In: Is Hobbling Inhumane?
Hobbling is the practice by which an animal, normally an equine, has their limbs tied together to restrict their movement. Two veterinary professors give their input on how this practice impacts animals and whether it should be banned.
Greek Parliament Rejects Constitutional Animal Protection Amendment
Greece’s Parliament has rejected a proposal to add protection for animal rights to the Greek Constitution, leaving animals unprotected, bringing great disappointment to the advocates who fought for the amendment, and revealing the heavy influence of moneyed interests in making this decision.
Will Recent Fines Finally Close Illicit Greek Dolphinarium?
Somehow, even with widespread concern, multiple decisions by Greek authorities demanding the closure of the facilities, and several protests and letter-writing campaigns, Attica Zoological Park continues to operate its illicit dolphinarium, and the dolphins kept there continue to be forced to perform in shows.
Greek Activists Call For Constitutional Protection For Animal Rights
On December 6th, a federation of Greek animal welfare organizations sent a letter to the Chairperson of the Greek Parliamentary Committee, calling for an amendment to the Greek Constitution that enshrines animal protection as a responsibility of the state.
Greece’s first Official Animal Rights March: Massive, passionate and powerful
On October 6th, passionate animal advocates in Athens took to the streets for their Official Animal Rights March. This was just one of many global instances of this event, and the first of its kind in Greece.
Greek Animal Advocate Delivers Speech to Hellenic Police in Athens
PFPO reports on an important meeting with the Hellenic Police, where speakers emphasized the importance of law enforcement in bringing an end to animal cruelty in Greece.