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Greece Sues Adidas Over Unauthorized Acropolis Ad

5/19/2025

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Greece is taking legal action against Adidas for using the Acropolis in a drone ad without permission, sparking a wave of public outrage. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni condemned the act as a serious breach of cultural heritage laws, while opposition parties rallied against the commercialization of this revered symbol of democracy and culture.

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Greece is taking legal action against Adidas for using the Acropolis in a drone ad without permission, sparking a wave of public outrage. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni condemned the act as a serious breach of cultural heritage laws, while opposition parties rallied against the commercialization of this revered symbol of democracy and culture.