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Greek Police Receive Bodycams After Brutality Incident in Athens
Athens police have now been assigned bodycams after their use of batons on protestors at a demonstration over Covid-19 restrictions.
Greece
Greek PM Mitsotakis Decries Influence of Social Media After Police Videos
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis decried the influence of social media, especially with the youth, saying it was “bad for our democracy.”
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
Video Shows Greek Police Beating Up Citizens Defying Lockdown in Athens
Greek police was accused of brutality when officers in Athens attacked an apparently peaceful protestor with batons.
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Greek-American Leaders Criticize Capitol Riot, Call for Unity
Greek-American leaders expressed their disapproval of Wednesday's demonstration and riot in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, asking for unity and calling for the violence and lawlessness to stop immediately.
“Let us pray for a united United States. Let us pray for...
Greece
Arrests Made as Demonstrators Gather on Anniversary of Police Killing Despite Ban
Over 100 people have been arrested in Athens on Sunday after attempting to hold a demonstration for the anniversary of the killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos by a police officer in 2008, despite the state's ban on gatherings.
The majority...
Greece
Greek Armenians Hold Rally in Athens: "We are Like Brothers and Sisters"
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A large demonstration was held in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Wednesday by members of the Greek Armenian community in a show of solidarity with Armenia. The country is currently fighting the fourth day of an escalating war...
Greece
Student Demonstration Takes Place in Greece's Large Cities Despite Coronavirus Curfew
Hundreds if not thousands of people gathered in Athens' Syntagma square on Friday morning to protest against an Educational bill the Greek government is bringing forward.
Similar demonstrations took place in other major cities, including Thessaloniki, Chania and others.
The demonstrations...
Greece
North Aegean Islanders Go on General Strike in Protest Against Migrant Crisis
A general strike scheduled weeks ago took place on Wednesday on the islands of the North Aegean region of Greece, which have been the most affected by the refugee and migrant crisis of recent years.
All activities on the islands...
Greece
Anti-Climate Change Protest Held in Athens' Syntagma Square
Hundreds of Greek students protested against climate change in the country’s capital on Friday morning in what is becoming a regular occurrence, taking place every Friday in many cities around the globe under the title of ''Fridays for Future.''
The...