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Government Riot Police Disperse Massive Protest with Tear Gas at Syntagma Square

In a dramatic and controversial move, government riot police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a massive protest…

4 days ago

Thessaloniki Polytechnic Anniversary March Ends in Riots

The annual march in Thessaloniki commemorating the 1973 Polytechnic uprising concluded with clashes as rioters threw Molotov cocktails at police.…

2 months ago

FA Investigates Reports of Tear Gas and ‘Heavy-Handed Policing’ Faced by England Fans in Greece

The FA and FSA are investigating reports of excessive policing, including tear gas use, against England fans before the Nations…

3 months ago

Tension and Arrests Erupt During Anti-Authoritarian Protest in Thessaloniki

Tensions flared during an anti-authoritarian protest in Thessaloniki on Tuesday, leading to clashes and multiple arrests. The demonstration, sparked by…

3 months ago

Greek Police Clash with Protesters Over US Military Cadet Concert

Late Wednesday evening saw tense confrontations in the central Greek city of Larissa as police clashed with demonstrators, primarily backed…

10 months ago

16 Injured in Athens Protests as Clashes Erupt Between Police and Demonstrators

Clashes erupted in Athens during protests against a private university bill and in support of International Women's Day. Sixteen people,…

11 months ago

Turkish FM accuses Greece of the ‘inhumane treatment’ of refugees

With tensions continuing on land and sea, the Greek government foresees ongoing turmoil with Ankara, as they continue their strategy…

5 years ago

Thessaloniki Holocaust Memorial vandalised

Unknown persons vandalised the Holocaust Memorial on Friday and sprayed it with swastikas. The incident coincided with the recent anti-FYROM…

6 years ago