US EditionGreeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt against junta
- Thousands visited the Polytechnic site to pay tribute to those lost or who fought for democracy during the dictatorship on the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta, which peaked on November 17, 2025.
- The day culminated in a large demonstration march leading to the U.S. Embassy, where youths held a blood-stained flag from the 1973 revolt and chanted the national anthem upon arrival.
- Over 5,000 police officers were deployed around Athens, especially near the Polytechnic and the U.S. Embassy, with Draconian security measures enacted, including advanced surveillance from drones and continuous visual updates.
- Dozens were detained before the march, and 11 people were arrested, while people laid wreaths and carnations at the Polytechnic site where the army violently suppressed the protests in 1973.
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Greece Commemorates 52nd Anniversary of Polytechnic Uprising Amid Heightened Security
Thousands visited the Polytechnic site to pay tribute to those who were lost or fought for democracy during the dictatorship. Credit: AMNA Commemorative events marking the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta will peak today, Monday, November 17, 2025. The three-day commemoration officially began last Saturday, with the gates of the historic National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) campus on Patision Str…
The Prime Minister states that the slogans of 1973 remain relevant and emphasizes that the government is honoring the anniversary with the upgrading of education, support for society and a digital state.
Greece Marks 52 Years Since Polytechnic Uprising with Solemn Tributes and Heightened Security
Greece is commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic Uprising, a pivotal student revolt against the military junta. Thousands have visited the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) campus to honor those who fought for democracy. The anniversary events are marked by significant security measures across Athens, including a large police presence and traffic disruptions, culminating in a traditional march to the U.S. Embassy…
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