Greece: Dozens arrested in clashes over campus security law
4 years, 1 month ago

Greece: Dozens arrested in clashes over campus security law

The Independent  

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Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Clashes broke out in Greece’s two largest cities Friday, as protesters hurled gasoline bombs and flares outside parliament, during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of a deadly rail disaster two years ago. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades at the violent protesters and used water cannons when the clashes broke out …

Protests turn violent as Greece’s government battles censure motion over deadly train crash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protests turn violent as Greece’s government battles censure motion over deadly train crash

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Protesters launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece’s parliament late Wednesday, in renewed nationwide protests calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. The fierce clashes erupted hours after opposition parties challenged Greece’s center-right government with a no-confidence motion in parliament. The censure motion — …

Crowds try to storm Greek court in case of couple accused of brutally abusing child
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Crowds try to storm Greek court in case of couple accused of brutally abusing child

The Independent  

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Athens police in security drive over fears of Europa Conference League final violence
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Athens police in security drive over fears of Europa Conference League final violence

The Independent  

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Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university as campus protests spread to Europe
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university as campus protests spread to Europe

The Independent  

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College protests live: Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists arrested as NYPD under fire for crackdown
10 months, 2 weeks ago

College protests live: Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists arrested as NYPD under fire for crackdown

The Independent  

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US: Indian-origin woman arrested, banned from Princeton university, for involvement in anti-Israel protests
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US: Indian-origin woman arrested, banned from Princeton university, for involvement in anti-Israel protests

India TV News  

New Jersey: As pro-Palestinian protests are swelling across US universities amid the Israel-Hamas war, an Indian-origin woman was among the two students arrested and banned from the Princeton University for demonstrating against Israel. Jennifer Morrill, a spokesperson for the Princeton University, said that pitching tents violated the institution's policy and two graduate students were arrested for trespassing "after repeated warnings …

New protests in Greece over Roma youth’s fatal shooting by police following car chase
1 year, 4 months ago

New protests in Greece over Roma youth’s fatal shooting by police following car chase

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — New protests broke out Wednesday in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, over the fatal shooting of a Roma youth during a weekend altercation with police following a car chase. A main highway in the Greek capital was briefly closed to traffic after Roma youths lit fires and threw stones at police. Police said the shooting occurred …

Members of far-right groups and counter-demonstrators clash in Greece
1 year, 4 months ago

Members of far-right groups and counter-demonstrators clash in Greece

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say 14 people were due to appear in court Thursday following their arrests during extensive clashes between members of far-right groups and participants in a counter-demonstration. Supporters of the extreme right group Golden Dawn defied a blanket police ban on demonstrations in greater Athens late Wednesday and clashed with protesters from a rival rally led …

Greece: 2 held in alleged plot to attack Jewish restaurant
1 year, 11 months ago

Greece: 2 held in alleged plot to attack Jewish restaurant

The Independent  

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Thousands rally in new Greece protests over train crash
2 years ago

Thousands rally in new Greece protests over train crash

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators demand punishment for those responsible for a train collision that killed 57 people. Thousands of people have rallied in central Athens to protest over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, which killed dozens of people last month. The demonstrators expressed anger over safety deficiencies in Greece’s railway network and demanded punishment for those responsible for the head-on collision between a passenger …

Greece: Protests over teenager’s shooting in police chase
2 years, 3 months ago

Greece: Protests over teenager’s shooting in police chase

Associated Press  

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Violent protests broke out in Greece’s second-largest city over the police shooting Monday of a Roma teenager after he allegedly filled his vehicle at a gas station and drove off without paying. Several hundred people also took part in a peaceful protest march in central Athens over the teen’s shooting as well as a past incident in …

Violent protest in Greece over planned campus police force
2 years, 9 months ago

Violent protest in Greece over planned campus police force

The Independent  

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Thousands of people detained at latest anti-war protests in Russia
3 years ago

Thousands of people detained at latest anti-war protests in Russia

The Independent  

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Greek Police, Protesters Clash In Athens Suburb
4 years ago

Greek Police, Protesters Clash In Athens Suburb

News 18  

Greek police clashed with more than 500 protesters in an Athens suburb on Sunday evening, using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. In an announcement, police say that a motorcycle patrol went to suburb Nea Smyrnis main square just before 3 p.m. Sunday to investigate multiple reports of violations of lockdown measures and that they were set …

Thousands of students rally in Greece against new police law
4 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of students rally in Greece against new police law

The Independent  

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Turkey: 9 detained over student protests against new rector
4 years, 1 month ago

Turkey: 9 detained over student protests against new rector

The Independent  

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Greek police clash with protesters over campus police plan
4 years, 2 months ago

Greek police clash with protesters over campus police plan

The Independent  

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Anti-lockdown protests: Over 150 arrested as crowds gather in London
4 years, 3 months ago

Anti-lockdown protests: Over 150 arrested as crowds gather in London

The Independent  

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Thousands of police deploy on Greek uprising anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of police deploy on Greek uprising anniversary

The Independent  

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Greek PM appeals for restraint during uprising anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

Greek PM appeals for restraint during uprising anniversary

The Independent  

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Greece: Violence at school rally, concern over nursing home
4 years, 5 months ago

Greece: Violence at school rally, concern over nursing home

The Independent  

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Macedonia name change triggers protests in Greece; 25 injured in clash with police on eve of Greek Parliament debate
6 years, 2 months ago

Macedonia name change triggers protests in Greece; 25 injured in clash with police on eve of Greek Parliament debate

Firstpost  

Protesters clashed with police outside Greece’s parliament during a rally that drew tens of thousands of people against the Macedonia renaming deal, injuring at least 25 police officers. Athens: Protesters clashed with police outside Greece’s parliament during a rally that drew tens of thousands of people Sunday against the Greek-Macedonia name deal. Protesters are against the deal because they believe …

'Humiliating’ arrests of French students following exam protests condemned by politicians
6 years, 3 months ago

'Humiliating’ arrests of French students following exam protests condemned by politicians

The Independent  

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Student protest turns violent as police clash with demonstrators over cuts to grants
9 years, 4 months ago

Student protest turns violent as police clash with demonstrators over cuts to grants

The Independent  

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'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill
9 years, 8 months ago

'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill

Firstpost  

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens today night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is to unlock a huge international bailout. Athens: Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens on Thursday night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is …

Anti-Wall Street Protests Rock US, Greece, Italy
13 years, 4 months ago

Anti-Wall Street Protests Rock US, Greece, Italy

India TV News  

New York/Athens/Rome, Nov 18: Thousands of protesters across US, Greece and Italy flooded streets, squares, bridges and banks on Thursday, snarling traffic and often clashing with the police in a show of support for the Occupy Wall Street movement, two months to the day after the demonstration began, Daily Mail reported. Organized weeks ago, the so-called day of action came …

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece
13 years, 9 months ago

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece

India TV News  

Athens, Jun 15: Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in central Athens Wednesday as a major anti-austerity rally degenerated into violence outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks to avoid a disastrous default. Wednesday's violence adds public pressure on the government at a time when Prime Minister George Papandreou also faces a party …

Protest at London police station over college arrests
13 years, 9 months ago

Protest at London police station over college arrests

The Independent  

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Anti-Austerity Protest In Greece Turns Violent – India TV
14 years, 3 months ago

Anti-Austerity Protest In Greece Turns Violent – India TV

India TV News  

Athens, Dec 15 : Hundreds of youths clashed with the police outside Parliament and other central landmarks, smashing store facades, setting fire to garbage dumpsters and prompting officers to fire stun grenades and unleash thick clouds of tear gas that sent Athenians and tourists scurrying into side streets with their eyes streaming. The rallies were mostly peaceful until the early …

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens
14 years, 8 months ago

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens

The Hindu  

Greek riot police clashed with protesters marching through the capital Athens on Tuesday against government austerity measures. Riot police, wielding batons, fired tear gas at groups of stone—throwing protesters in front of parliament while thousands of striking private and public sector workers tried to run for cover. Greek workers disrupted rail and road transport and shut down public services across …

World Focus: Greece running out of patience with anarchy
15 years, 3 months ago

World Focus: Greece running out of patience with anarchy

The Independent  

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