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Killing of Alexandros Grigoropoulos Still Haunts Greece

December 6th marks the anniversary of the murder of fifteen-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos by police officer Epaminondas Korkoneas in 2008, an act that stands as a landmark case of police brutality in Greece. In more peaceful times, Greek society would mourn...

Clashes Erupt in Athens Between Far-right, Leftist Groups

One woman was injured and 13 people were arrested on Wednesday night in clashes between far-right groups and leftist groups in central Athens, following gatherings on the 10th anniversary of the murder of two members of the neo-Nazi party...

Marfin Bank Arson Still Haunts Greece 13 Years Later

Eleven years have passed since the deadly Marfin Bank arson. The culprits are still at large, as Greek police launches a new investigation

Exarcheia: Most Misunderstood Neighborhood in Athens

Often referred to as the anarchist neighbourhood of Athens, there is much more to Exarcheia than immediately meets the eye.

Greece Offers Reward for Anarchists who Assaulted University Rector

Greece's Ministry of Citizen Protection has announced a 100.000 euro reward against members of the anarchist group "Fighting Solidarity Initiative" who assaulted the Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business in his office on Thursday. A group of...

Anarchist Group Rubicon Donates Necessities to Nursing Home in Greece

News websites in Greece have been known for years for reporting incidents of vandalism involving the controversial Greek anarchists' group ''Rubicon.'' However, the coronavirus pandemic has brought nearly an endless array of changes in such a short period of time,...

Anarchists Warn People Not to Park Near Luxury Cars They Want to Torch

An unprecedented statement was published on Thursday by a self-declared Greek Anarchist  group on a website long known for its anarchist content. The so-called "Anarchist Night Raid Groups" issued a statement in which it claims responsibility for the widespread vehicular arson...

Anarchists Vandalize Home of Prominent Greek Journalist

Self-styled anarchists belonging to the Rouvikonas (Rubicon) group vandalized the home of a prominent Greek journalist in Athens on Thursday night, spray painting slogans on the walls and throwing leaflets at his door. Aris Portosalte, a journalist for Skai TV,...

Anarchists Vandalize Australian Consulate, Greek Newspaper Offices

A group of anarchists vandalized the Australian consulate in Thessaloniki on Thursday evening by throwing red and black paint on walls at the premises. A different group also vandalized the offices of two Greek newspapers in Athens at nearly...

Greek Police Release Video of Anarchist Squat Raid

Greek police released a video of its operation on Saturday to clear two squats in the district of Koukaki in central Athens that were earlier re-occupied by anarchists. Five people were detained as Greek police stormed the squats. The anarchists...