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22.30 A total of 103 demonstrators were detained by police in Athens, during the general strike. Seven detentions were later turned into arrests. Among the arrestees, one protester had his nose broken because he was assaulted by murderers in uniform earlier in the demo, so he was in urgent need […]
22.15 A gathering was called for tomorrow, September 27th, at 11.30 in Evelpidon courts in Athens, in factual solidarity with approximately 25 arrestees who face charges and remain in custody. Among them 12 were caught at Gardenias square in Zografou in the morning, when the strike rally was banned and […]
23.58 In Athens, the squatters of the Law School defy factually any concept of institutional grant of university asylum, and call out for the expansion of similar resistance centres across Greece. Although we experienced a brutal siege and eviction only one year ago, with the 300 immigrants–workers case, in these […]
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Second day of nationwide general strike 21.30 GMT+2 At least 10 police squads have chased people in Exarchia Square, Solomou and Stournari streets, fired tear gas and occupied the square. Armed police have also cordoned off the whole neighbourhood. As expected, the new finance bill was ratified. 20.50 GMT+2 MPs’ […]
First day of nationwide general strike 20.20 GMT+2 The police headquarters have just announced that there are 28 detainees, 5 arrestees and 25 injured cops in hospital, in Athens. 19.20 GMT+2 People start gathering outside the Athens police headquarters in Alexandras Avenue, in order to demand the immediate release of […]
Constant updates: Later on, from night to Sunday, September 11th, heavy criticism was expressed regarding the students unions’ attitude during Saturday’s demonstration in Thessaloniki. It must be said that, up till now, 310 academic faculties are under students’ occupation across Greece; therefore, a lot of people speak generally of the […]
Second day of nationwide general strike URGENT PLEA FOR DOCUMENTS (PHOTOS/VIDEOS) OF CLASHES, in order to prove the innocence of the arrested demonstrators and to expose the brutality of State’s repression. Any relevant information should be sent to Athens IMC: imc-athens-editorial@lists.indymedia.org Legal Aid Group of Syntagma Square: 0030 6932 582973, […]
First day of nationwide general strike 24.00 GMT+2 Downtown Athens has become a battlefield. Yet, the people remain on the streets despite the relentless use of tear gas and the fierce attacks by cops, which culminated during the night. The protesters are in urgent need of aid; whoever withdraws from […]
The last hours of Pompeii (some thoughts from Syntagma today) updates also here 01:05 AM (+2 GMT) It appears that the government reshuffle will be announced on June 16th and the vote of confidence will be held by Sunday, June 19th. 22:25 (+2 GMT) In a televised message, Greek PM […]