Athens Concert Backs Bulgarian Acid Victim

A rally in support of a Bulgarian immigrant in Greece, who became a victim of an acid attack just before Christmas, took place in Sofia on March 8, the International Women's Day. Photo by BGNES

A concert in support of a Bulgarian immigrant in Greece, who became a victim of an acid attack just before Christmas, will take place in Athens on April 29, Greek TV channels announced.

Prominent Greek artists, as well as Bulgaria's women's choir "Rodina" will join the event which aims to raise funds for the treatment of Kostadinka Kuneva.

Kostadinka Kuneva, who is the Chair of the Federation of Cleaners and Maid-servants in Attica District, became a victim of an acid attack in Athens on December 23. She suffered heavy injuries on her face and body and lost one of her eyes. The perpetrators of the attack are still unknown. It is assumed that the attack is linked to her active work as a trade union leader.

At the beginning of March two rallies - in Sofia and Athens - were held, the protestors demanding that the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice. They also called on all immigrants in Greece to unite and demand the better observation of labor legislation.

Greek trade unions say they are following closely the case and have urged an extensive and detailed investigation into it. They have committed to settle all paper work regarding Kuneva's social securities and have pledged to secure financial support for her family.

 

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