Cartoonist cyber-bullied as Greek politics turn sour


  • World
  • Tuesday, 07 Jul 2015

Lawyers take part in a session regarding the constitutionality of a referendum announced by the Greek government, at the Athens Bar Association June 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tatiana Bolari/Eurokinissi

ATHENS (Reuters) - One of Greece's most popular cartoonists has pulled down his Facebook page after what appeared to be a concerted attack by pro-government cyber bullies.

A cartoon published by Arkas last month seemed anodyne enough: a newscaster saying "I have complete trust in the government. It has its feet firmly planted in the clouds."

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