Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 02:13 PM

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A Greek appeals court in Athens upheld the 2020 convictions of 42 individuals linked to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. The court affirmed the guilty verdicts for founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other leaders for running a criminal organization disguised as a political party. Additional convictions were upheld for the murder of musician Pavlos Fyssas in 2013 and the assault on Egyptian fishermen. The defendants, including former members of parliament, face sentences of up to 15 years. Golden Dawn gained prominence during Greece's economic crisis in 2012, capitalizing on public discontent and anti-immigrant sentiment. The party's popularity declined following Fyssas' murder, leading to arrests and the initial convictions.

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European Union 60% Kyriaki Stefanatou 70% Greek parliament 70% Athens ×280% Pavlos Fyssas ×280% Greece ×390% Nikos Mihaloliakos ×490% Golden Dawn ×7100%

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