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The authorities are on alert in Exarchia – Concern for escalation in the near future

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In the middle of summer, the reactions are limited to a small number of people, but EL.AS officers estimate that from next month, the number of those who will be in Exarchia to protest against the construction of a metro station will increase.

The strongest Police Forces are on foot in Exarchia, to prevent a possible escalation.

EL.AS is worried about the possibility of mobilizing aggressive reflexes by anti-authoritarians, due to the strong presence of police in Exarchia, but also daily images of confrontations and tensions with collectives.

In the middle of summer, the reactions are limited to a small number of people, but EL.AS officers estimate that from next month, the number of those who will be in Exarchia to protest against the construction of a metro station will increase.

Of particular concern is the possibility of raiding attacks on police officers on the one hand, but also of an attempt to sabotage facilities and vehicles at the construction site on the other.

Experienced EL.AS officers stress that the overconcentration of police forces around Exarchia will give the possibility for raiding actions in other areas, without room for an immediate reaction, such as for example in Kolonaki and Syntagma.

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