Adidas's advertisement displayed on the Acropolis is causing outrage among Greeks
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Adidas' Controversial Acropolis Stunt Sparks Legal Battles
A dazzling spectacle of drones demonstrated the Adidas logo illuminated above the breathtaking Acropolis hill, igniting an uproar in Greece.
As reported by Reuters, Greece has taken legal action against this potential breach of heritage preservation laws without any prior authorization.
Greek Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni, expressed her dismay over the event, which she believes was a blatant misuse of the Acropolis for commercial purposes, disregarding national law and absenting prior government approval. Mendoni compared the incident to Adidas "kicking the Acropolis."
However, Adidas asserts that all necessary permissions were granted, and no promotional materials involving the Acropolis were used.
The Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an ancient monument constructed in the 5th century BC, is among the most visited in the world.
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Details to Consider:
- Adidas argues they received the necessary permits for the drone show, which took place on the Zappeion Megaron site, not directly over the Acropolis. Yet, the Greek Culture Ministry contests this, claiming that the event violated antiquities protection laws, as the drone show created an illusion that it was over the Acropolis, and the ministry's approval was not sought by the Zappeion administration[2][4][5].
- The incident has instigated intense legal action, with Greece planning to initiate lawsuits against the parties involved, citing a lack of necessary permissions and a violation of historical site protection laws[2][4]. Moreover, the Athens Prosecutor’s Office has begun an urgent preliminary investigation into the matter[4]. Adidas continues to claim that they acted within the law and did not utilize images of the Acropolis for commercial purposes[4]. Despite this, public backlash and legal proceedings persist, as Mendoni vividly states, "It's like Adidas kicked the Acropolis."
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- What about the argument that Adidas used the Acropolis for entertainment purposes without seeking proper authorization, as it seemed like the drone show was taking place over the ancient monument, although it actually occurred at the Zappeion Megaron site?
- It's worth noting that this controversial drone show has led to a heated discussion about the intersection of politics, general-news, and entertainment, as Greece takes legal action against Adidas for potentially breaching heritage preservation laws while the company insists they acted within the law.
