Greek Designer Periklis Kondylatos Criticizes Eurovision Entry Akyla

Jewelry designer Periklis Kondylatos posted a hostile comment on social media shortly after the Eurovision 2026 final, denouncing Greece’s representative Akyla and the performance aired on the contest. In his message he wrote, “This image, with everything it implies, is a shame for Greece,” and accused the artist’s presentation of promoting “woke culture” and demeaning the nation.

The remarks, which also used derogatory language about the singer’s appearance and sexual orientation, sparked a wave of criticism online. Media outlets in Greece and Cyprus reported the backlash and highlighted the designer’s call to “stop the woke culture” and “stop the exploitation of humanity.”