Athens is gearing up for the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising with heightened security measures, including the deployment of over 5,000 police officers, aerial surveillance, and traffic restrictions. Authorities are focusing on key locations such as the Polytechnic, U.S. and Israeli embassies, and the district of Exarchia, amid concerns tied to Middle East tensions.
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The National Technical University of Athens (Athens Polytechnic) will hold three days of events starting November 15 to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the dictatorship. The commemorations, which include the annual march to the U.S. Embassy, honour the fight for democracy and the sacrifices of Greek youth.
November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of…
It has been 34 years since the day of the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis by…
November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of…
November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of…
Convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas has ended a 66-day hunger strike that left him dangerously ill.…
The Greek government said it won’t intervene to grant a prison-transfer demand by convicted terrorist…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ family home in Crete, as well as the local office of…
The residence of Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was targeted by supporters of convicted terrorist Dimitris…
A decision by the Greek Police to permit public gatherings of up to 100 people…
Athens Polytechnic uprising November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a…
The Hellenic police announced a four-day ban on public gatherings from Sunday 15th November –…
Greece’s former Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras joined the traditional protest march to the US Embassy…
Greece’s Prime Minister on Sunday morning broadcasted his promise to tackle terrorism on Skai TV…
On September 23, 1989, two gunmen from the November 17 terrorist group shot and killed…
Greek police announced a 36-year-old man has been arrested, after being part of a group…
Following the clashes between anarchists and police during the commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of…
November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of…
The Greece police have announced they will deploy 5,000 police officers and drones for the…