Loukanikos the Riot Dog

The economic crisis of 2008 hit Greece hard. With the implementation of new economic measures to save the country’s economy, a lot of pressure was put on the shoulders of the common people, a heavy burden that they could not bear. As a result, thousands began to protest in the streets. Especially in Athens, where the seat of the government is located, the protests evolved into large riots. Every day the news was filled with images of the police brutally suppressing the rioters, who became known as “οι Αγανακτισμένοι” (“the Indignants”). In these chaotic years, of violence, injustice, and great economic recession emerged a glimmer of hope. One day amongst the protesters appeared — almost out of thin air — a dog who seemed to fight together with them! Whenever there was a riot, he was there, barking at the police, running alongside the rioters, ignoring the numerous tear gasses and the kicks that policemen threw at him. Soon he became a TV star and his cute face was in every news broadcast! He became known as a “four-legged Che Guevara”, a hero who could sniff injustice and could not tolerate it. <a href="https://medium.com/digital-global-traveler/loukanikos-the-riot-dog-1c0cc5080552">Website</a>