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Clashes Erupt in Central Athens on Greek Student's Killing Anniversary

Sporadic clashes between anarchists and the police broke out in central Athens on the occasion of the nine year-anniversary since the killing of high-school student Alexis Grigoropoulos by a policeman. A few hundred students, among them dozens of black-clad youths,...

Clashes and Fires on Lesvos as Refugees Demand to Leave Moria [video]

Hundreds of citizens of Moria camp as well as those of other regions north of Lesvos (Mytilene) have been protesting around the island, at the municipality, the North Aegean Periphery and the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island...

Populous Demonstration in Solidarity with Anarchist Nikos Romanos Ends with Clashes [Video]

Between 5,000 and 10,000 are estimated those who participated in Tuesday’s demonstration in solidarity with imprisoned 21-year-old anarchist Nikos Romanos, who is on hunger strike since November 10, when his request to study at the Business Administration department of the...

Students Clash with Police Outside Greek Education Ministry

Some 1,500 protesting students, parents and teachers gathered earlier today outside the Education Ministry in Athens, Greece, in order to protest against the government-planned education reforms. The protest rally ended with tension and at least two students were detained...

Thousands of Participants in 41st Anniversary Rally of Athens Polytechnic Uprising [Video]

Some 20,000 to 25,000 Greeks participated in the annual protest rally to the US Embassy on Monday evening, marking the 41st anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising of November 17, 1973. The demonstration was policed by more than 7,000 officers, who...

Student Protest Brings Back Greek Riot Memories Prior to Anti-junta Anniversary in Athens

Tensions were high at a student protest against Greek government's decision to keep universities closed before the Greek Anti-junta Anniversary fearing riots. Watch video and exclusive photos.

Protestors Tear-Gassed in Downtown Athens

Despite the protest ban by the Greek Police due to the Ecofin and Eurogroup meeting, a demonstration was held on Tuesday, April 1 in downtown Athens, organized by the major opposition party SYRIZA, the All Workers Militant Front (PAME) and...

New Austerity Cuts Bring Fire and Looting to Athens

Fire, rage and looting were widespread all around downtown Athens on Sunday evening, while the Greek Parliament was voting on a new package of austerity measures that will further plague the people of the country with drastic cuts in...