In a dramatic and controversial move, government riot police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a massive protest at Syntagma Square. The response, which resulted in numerous injuries including to photojournalist Marios Lolos, has raised significant questions about democratic principles and press freedom in Greece.
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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.
The FA and FSA are investigating reports of excessive policing, including tear gas use, against England fans before the Nations League match in Athens. Fans described chaotic scenes outside the Olympic Stadium, with complaints of being pushed and treated “like animals” by Greek authorities. The FSA is gathering witness accounts to raise the issue with UEFA, as frustrations mount over fan safety at international games.
Tensions flared during an anti-authoritarian protest in Thessaloniki on Tuesday, leading to clashes and multiple arrests. The demonstration, sparked by recent allegations of police violence, began peacefully but escalated when some protesters threw stones at police, who responded with flash-bangs. Skirmishes continued on Garbola Street, resulting in four arrests and the use of tear gas, underscoring ongoing tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement.
Late Wednesday evening saw tense confrontations in the central Greek city of Larissa as police…
Clashes erupted in Athens during protests against a private university bill and in support of International Women’s Day. Sixteen people, including civilians and police officers, were injured. Police responded to attacks with tear gas and made arrests. An investigation is underway into the violence.
With tensions continuing on land and sea, the Greek government foresees ongoing turmoil with Ankara,…
Unknown persons vandalised the Holocaust Memorial on Friday and sprayed it with swastikas. The incident…