The area “choked” in chemicals – More than 60 people have been brought in – Metro stations have opened – Traffic regulations in Athens
Episodes were noted after the completion of the new course in its center of Athens in memory of 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos, who was murdered in Exarchia on December 6, 2008 by the police officer Epaminondas Korkoneas.
According to the report, the area of Exarchia is “choking” in chemicals. Molotov cocktails, stones and other objects have been thrown as well as chemicals have been used, while unknown people have set up “barricades” and set fire to bins. At the same time, flash grenades were heard at various points in the scene.
A strong police force is at the scene.
According to information, there were at least 5,000 people in the center of Athens for the march.
At the same time, as was known by the police, so far 66 people have been brought in after checks, while arrests have also been made.
The demonstrators with the central slogan “Yesterday’s uprisings illuminate today’s struggles” initially gathered in Propylaia and headed towards the Syntagma.
Tension and arrivals in Thessaloniki as well
A march in memory of Alexandros Grigoropoulos took place tonight in the center of Thessaloniki. The march was attended by members of student associations and collectives of the extra-parliamentary Left, as well as people close to the broader anti-authoritarian space.
The demonstrators gathered in Kamaras Square, from where they organized a march, which moved through the main streets of the city and ended at the starting point. “These days belong to Alexis, we will have the last word. The blood of Alexis will not be forgotten” was one of the slogans shouted by the demonstrators.
After the end of the march, demonstrators from the “bloc” of the anti-authoritarians moved towards Tsimiski Street where they threw objects at the police. The forces of EL.AS. they responded with stun grenades and limited chemical use, followed by arrests.
Precautionary arrests were made before the march began, during which the “Venizelou”, “Syntrivani” and “University” Metro stations remained closed (trains passed through these stations without stopping).
Metro stations are open
The Metro stations “Paneistimio” and “Monastiraki” were opened by order of EL.AS, which had been closed in the afternoon due to the march.
It is recalled that at 18:00 a march by collectives, unions and organizations was planned and traffic regulations are in effect again.
It is noted that traffic is being restored on the streets around the center of Athens
March also in Chania in memory of Alexis Grigoropoulos
A march in memory of Alexis Grigoropoulos also took place in Chania.
The march started shortly after 18:00 in the afternoon from the square of the Municipal Market and headed to the main streets of Chania.
Demonstrators held banners and shouted slogans against repression and authoritarianism.
Source: Skai
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