Greeks protest (once more) and burn German/Nazi flags

[Middle-aged Europe]

Where do you get Nazi flags from in Greece anyway?

[Middle-aged Europe]

Given Germany's laws against displaying Nazi memorabilia, can they even show photos of this event?  The swastika-ban always puzzled me.

Sure, because it's news.

Section 86a, subsection (3) of the German criminal code states:
"Subsection (1) shall not be applicable if the means of propaganda or the act serves to further civil enlightenment, to avert unconstitutional aims, to promote art or science, research or teaching, reporting about current historical events or similar purposes."

That's also the reason why Inglourious Basterds isn't banned in Germany. It's "art".

Well that and the fact they probably wouldn't dare to interpret the law in a way that would hurt the commercial interests of Universal Pictures or any other major Hollywood studio.

[Middle-aged Europe]

I love the idea of some Greek guy desperately stitching together a Nazi flag specifically for the purpose of burning it.

Given Germany's laws against displaying Nazi memorabilia, can they even show photos of this event?  The swastika-ban always puzzled me.

I totally agree with burning the current German flag, it's a crime against aesthetics.  Bring back the Black-White-Red Imperial flag.

I would imagine they can, given that ANTIFA logos showing swastikas being struck out or thrown in dumpsters were declared legal not that long ago. Germany isn't as completely indifferent to context as some people think here. As for your second point, I agree. It's very unfortunate that neo-Nazis and Anarchists (or both) have such a monopoly on aesthetically pleasing symbols.

That's also the reason why the swastika is featured prominently on the homepage of the German Green Party.