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Ai Weiwei pulls Danish exhibitions in protest at migrant law

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said he would withdraw from two exhibitions in Denmark to protest against an asylum law passed by parliament that included rules on confiscating valuables from migrants to help pay for their stay. 

His decision is the latest in a cultural backlash against Denmark which on Jan. 26 passed the measures aimed at deterring refugees from seeking asylum. 

Ai Weiwei shuts down his exhibition in Denmark protesting against refugee law

Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei announced on Wednesday he is closing down his exhibition ”Ruptures” at Faurschou Foundation in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a protest against the new law that allows Danish authorities to seize asylum seekers’ personal valuables to pay for the cost of their staying.

Denmark approves plan to seize refugees’ assets

Denmark’s parliament voted on Tuesday a plan which will allow authorities to search asylum-seekers when they arrive in the country and seize items worth of no sentimental value up to a value of 10,000 Danish kroner (about 1,340 euros).

They also voted for plans to delay family reunions for asylum seekers.

Greek Foreign Ministry condemns terror attack in Copenhagen

The Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday, condemning the terrorist attack that occurred yesterday in Copenhagen, during a debate on blasphemy and freedom of speech.

The statement reads:

"We categorically condemn and express our abhorrence of the armed terrorist attack that took place today in Copenhagen during a public event for freedom of speech.

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