Greece Antisemitism

antisemitism in greece manifests in religious, political , media discourse. recent greek government-debt crisis has facilitated rise of far right groups in greece, notably formerly obscure golden dawn. jews have lived in greece since antiquity, largest community of around 20,000 sephardic jews settled in thessalonica after invitation ottoman sultan in 15th century. after thessalonica annexed greece in 1913, greek government recognized jews greek citizens full rights , attributed judaism status of recognized , protected religion. in greece, jewish communities representing 5,000 greek jews legal entities under public law. according adl (anti-defamation league) report of 2015, adl global 100 , report of status of antisemitism in 100 countries around world, 69% of adult population in greece harbor antisemitic attitudes , 85% think jews have power in business world .

in march 2015, survey greeks perceptions of holocaust published. findings showed less 60 percent of respondents think holocaust teaching should included in curriculum.