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.
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Thousands commemorated the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising across Greece with marches in major cities. While a large march in Athens passed the US and Israeli embassies without incident, later clashes erupted between police and masked individuals. Thessaloniki also saw a march concluding with minor incidents.
A Greek MEP has sparked controversy by calling for an end to formal commemorations of the 1973 Polytechnic Uprising in public schools, claiming the narrative surrounding the event is based on "myths." Aphrodite Latinopoulou argues the uprising should not be a mandatory school event but teachers can discuss it with students outside of school hours.
During a special session on Friday, the Greek Parliament paid tribute to the anniversary of the Polytechnic students' uprising on November 17th by observing a minute of silence. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and various party representatives emphasized that the uprising's legacy underscores the need for continuous effort and vigilance in safeguarding true democracy.
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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