Minister of Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy Panagiotis Lafazanis and deputy minster Giannis Tsironis have submitted an amendment to the Greek Parliament for the construction of a mosque in Athens.
According to the amendment the mosque will be constructed in the area of Votanikos, within the limits of the Municipality of Athens, in a lot that has been especially reserved for the foundation of a place of worship for Muslims.
The first negative reactions against the construction of a mosque were expressed by the right-wing Independent Greeks (Anel) - the partly that forms a coalition government with leftist Syriza. Anel has clearly stated that they will oppose the amendment.
Athens still remains the last European capital without a mosque, as the construction has been halted by right-wing groups. Left without a proper place to worship Muslims have turned garages, warehouses and commercial stores into makeshift places of worship.