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Greek extremist party's comments investigated

A new political force is growing in Greece, which promotes racist and anti-semitic policies. The comments by one of its candidates, screened on Britain's Channel 4, are now being investigated by a criminal prosecutor.

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A new political force is growing in Greece, which promotes racist and anti-semitic policies.

The extreme right wing party, Golden Dawn, won 18 seats in the country's last election.It's popularity has since doubled.

There's little doubt that the comments of one candidate, Alexandros Plomaritis and other party members are inciting hatred.

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The comments, screened on Britain's Channel 4, are now being investigated by a Greek criminal prosecutor.


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