Clashes erupt between protesters and police in Athens and Thessaloniki

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Greek cities to pay tribute to the 57 people who died in a train crash in February 2023. The protesters demanded justice and responsibility for the tragedy. The protest in Athens was accompanied by clashes between demonstrators and police. According to DW, more than 30,000 demonstrators took to the streets of the capital, and in Thessaloniki the number of protesters was 16,000. The activists' banners r…

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Clashes erupt between protesters and police in Athens and Thessaloniki

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Molotov cocktails and chemical incidents in Athens and Thessaloniki - News Bulletin 247

Hooded men broke away from the ongoing march for the Tempe tragedy and threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at police forces Incidents occurred during the rallies for the Tempe tragedy in Athens and Thessaloniki. According to ELAS, in the capital so far they have taken place 12 arrests and 1 arrest, while 4 police officers were injured. In particular, earlier on Sunday in Athens, a group of about 20 hooded men heading from Syntagma Square approache…