A police officer was injured during violent clashes at Syntagma Square on Friday, March 07, 2025, following a rally commemorating the Tempi accident. Hooded individuals attacked police with Molotov cocktails and stones, prompting a response with chemicals and a water cannon. The unrest spread to Panepistimiou Street and the Propylaea, with at least 60 arrests reported, including 3 in Athens.
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Thousands across Greece took to the streets once again to demand justice for the victims of the Tempi train disaster. Protests erupted in cities like Thessaloniki, Athens, and Chania, with demonstrators calling for accountability and condemning the government’s handling of the tragedy. In Athens, clashes broke out near Syntagma Square, while tributes were paid with lanterns and moments of silence in other cities. As the debate over a motion of no confidence continues in Parliament, public outrage shows no signs of fading.
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) continue investigating the riots following the Tempi rally at Syntagma Square…
Severe incidents broke out outside the Parliament, causing members of the Presidential Guard to seek refuge inside. The area around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier became a battleground as hooded individuals hurled Molotov cocktails and stones. In response, under the directive of Parliamentary President Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Evzones entered the Parliament building for safety. Meanwhile, serious clashes also erupted in Thessaloniki near the railway station.
Tension and incidents occurred in Syntagma Square around 1 pm on Friday, just a few minutes after the completion of the large rally for Tempe.
A group of people began breaking marble outside the King George hotel, and then Molotov cocktails and firecrackers were thrown in the courtyard of the Parliament.
Violence broke out in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Friday afternoon following a mass rally for the Tempi train disaster. Hooded individuals threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, igniting fires near Parliament. Protesters also vandalized the Grande Bretagne Hotel with slogans before clashing with police. A kiosk attendant was injured amid the chaos, as authorities worked to disperse the crowd.
The annual march in Thessaloniki commemorating the 1973 Polytechnic uprising concluded with clashes as rioters threw Molotov cocktails at police. The peaceful protest, attended by student groups, unions, and citizens, featured flag burnings and wreath-laying ceremonies before escalating into tensions near Egnatia Street. Police responded with tear gas and flashbangs, dispersing the small group of masked individuals.
A riot police squad in Athens’ Exarchia district was attacked by around 50 masked individuals who threw 20 Molotov cocktails shortly after midnight. No injuries or damage were reported. Police arrested 14 people, one of whom was found carrying a knife and pepper spray. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
Early morning riots erupted in Exarchia, Athens, as a group attacked police with Molotov cocktails and stones. Three officers were injured and taken to the hospital. Police detained 21 individuals, with nine subsequently arrested.
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