Goudi
Goudi
Γουδή | ||
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Neighborhood | ||
Region Attica | | |
| City | Athens | |
| Postal code | 15773 | |
| Area code | 210 | |
| Website | https://www.zografou.gov.gr/ | |
Goudi (Greek: Γουδή, pronounced [ɣuˈði] since 2006; formerly Γουδί [ɣuˈði]) is a residential neighbourhood of Athens, Greece, on the eastern part of town and on the foothills of Mount Hymettus.
History
The name of the area derives from the 19th century Goudi (Γουδή) family, who owned a large estate in the area. It was home to a large army camp of the same name (where the
During 2012, 'Goudi' became a catchcry during some political extremist rallies in Greece, with protesters chanting it to express their hostility to mainstream politicians who they perceived as traitors to the country during the Euro Crisis, alleging that they deserved a similar fate as the Trial of the Six defendants.[1]
Dispute over correct name
The use of the name Γουδί, treated as if it were a neuter noun (rather than as a
Karagiannis' campaign was ultimately successful and the city council of Athens approved the form change without objection in 2006.[2] This led to a change in certain road signs and bus line names.
References
- ^ a b Palaiologos, Yannis (9 May 2012). "What Do Greeks Really Want? Meet the Voters of the Country's Extremist Parties". The New Republic.
- ^ "Ξεχάστε το Γουδί που ξέραμε, τώρα πια πάμε Γουδή". I Kathimerini. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
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