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Alexis Grigoropoulos

Family of Murdered Greek Student to Get Compensation

More than 250,000 euros will be awarded as a compensation to the sister of Alexis Grigoropoulos; the 15-year old Greek student who was murdered by a policeman in 2008. The compensation was approved by the Greek police as a "monetary...

Clashes in Athens Continue into the Night on Anniversary of Student’s Killing

Clashes between police and hooded youths continued in the night on the occasion of the nine year-anniversary since the killing of high-school student Alexis Grigoropoulos. The clashes have moved to the infamous Exarchia neighbourhood of Athens where dozens of black-clad...

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,...

13 People Arrested in Central Athens Clashes

Thirteen people, including six minors, were arrested on Sunday in clashes that erupted during the march for the anniversary of Alexis Grigoropoulos who was murdered by a policeman seven years ago. Of those arrested twelve are Greeks and one...

5,000 Police Officers Preparing for Riots on December 6

The Hellenic Police are on high alert in view of Decemeber 6, the anniversary of the death of 16-year-old student Alexis Grigoropoulos. In 2008 Grigoropoulos was killed by a police officer. His death sparked protests and riots in Athens...

Planned Protests Ahead of John Kerry's Visit to Athens This Week

The city of Athens is bracing itself for a busy week. On Tuesday, protesters will take to the streets of the Greek capital over the ongoing refugee crisis, in the aftermath of Sunday's summit. Thursday will be especially busy, as the General...

Greek Education Minister Supports Prisoners' Right to Study

Nikos Romanos, a 21-year-old anarchist and bank robber, started a hunger strike in prison four weeks ago when his request to study at the technical college where he was admitted at the beginning of the year was denied. With Romanos’ life...

Police Brace for Rallies on Alexis Grigoropoulos Killing Anniversary

Police were on alert in Athens on Tuesday for potential unrest triggered by planned rallies on the third anniversary of the killing of a teenager by a policeman. Authorities fear that the December 6 anniversary of the shooting of 15-year-old...