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Yet Another Journalist Harassed by Police in Greece
A journalist was harassed by the police in Greece earlier this week in yet another incident that has highlighted the problematic state of freedom of press in the country.
Veteran photojournalist Nikos Pilos was arrested on Tuesday during a police...
Greece
Police Clash with Protesters in Thessaloniki
The center of Thessaloniki was left in flames on Thursday as violent clashes between protesters and Greek riot police took place in the northern Greek city.
The protesters were demonstrating against a law that calls for police on the premises...
Greece
Violent Clashes Break Out Between Police and Protesters in Athens
A massive demonstration of nearly 6,000 people against police brutality has resulted in violent clashes between police and protesters.
Greece
One Arrest After Attacks on MAT Riot Police in Exarchia
One person was arrested on Saturday following three separate attacks in Athens' Exarchia district overnight, during which youth threw stones and bottles at platoons of MAT riot police.
The first attack took place at 1:00 on Saturday morning, followed by...
Greece
PASOK Issues Warning After Attacks on MAT Riot Police with Molotov Cocktails in Exarchia
On Friday night, masked individuals threw Molotov cocktails into a platoon of police officers guarding the offices of the PASOK political party in Exarchia in central Athens.
The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Friday evening and resulted in two...
Greece
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...
Greece
Special Greek Police Units are Getting Old
The average age of Greek policemen belonging to the Riot Squad (MAT) and the DIAS motorcycle unit is rising alarmingly as fewer policemen choose to enter the special units.
When DIAS was established in 2010, the average age of policemen was...
Education
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.
Greece
Riots in the Center of Athens Greece
A few hours before Troika arrived at the Greek Ministry of Administrative Reform to meet with the Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, members of the Greek Federation of Secondary Education State Teachers (OLME) gathered outside the ministry. It wasn't long before...
Crime
Greek Police Face Austerity Protest Charges
More than 2 1/2 years after an anti-austerity protest in Athens, Greece, turned ugly and violent, 18 police officers were due to stand trial on Jan. 20 on brutality charges after images showed bloody confrontations with demonstrators. The events...