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"Keep fascists out of schools" reads the banner as activists seek to stop Golden Dawn becoming popular among students (Photo: Nathalie Savaricas)

New party shakes up Greek political scene

The rap concert on a recent Saturday evening in Nea Smyrni, a southern suburb of Athens, was sparsely attended. No more than 70 teenagers were gathered around the stage in the main square. But the poor turnout did not deter the young singers from blasting out their message - that fascism is not the answer to Greece's problems.

An imposing yellow billboard reading "Keep Fascists Out of Schools" greeted the crowds in nearby cafes while a young campaigner roamed around distributing leaflet...

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"Keep fascists out of schools" reads the banner as activists seek to stop Golden Dawn becoming popular among students (Photo: Nathalie Savaricas)

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