Rioting in Athens over Grigoropoulos murder anniversary
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Thirteen people, including six minors, were arrested on Sunday in clashes that erupted during the march for the anniversary of youngster Alexis Grigoropoulos murdered by a policeman seven years ago.
Of those arrested twelve are Greeks and one is foreigner.
Groups of young people attacked riot police with Molotov cocktails and rocks, while the police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them. During the clashes, four policemen were injured.
Tagged under
Related items
-
‘Unprecedented Crime’: Lawyer says German mother in Athens baby case denies harm
-
Greek olive oil market faces price pressure this season
-
The end of black asphalt in a city in Greece - Why are they painting it white?
-
Erdoğan hardens tone over Greek arms build-up as ‘Achilles Shield’ raises tensions
-
Naima Gerasopoulou:The Greek dancer who became world champion in tango
Latest from E.Tsiliopoulos
- ‘Unprecedented Crime’: Lawyer says German mother in Athens baby case denies harm
- Greek olive oil market faces price pressure this season
- The end of black asphalt in a city in Greece - Why are they painting it white?
- Erdoğan hardens tone over Greek arms build-up as ‘Achilles Shield’ raises tensions
- Naima Gerasopoulou:The Greek dancer who became world champion in tango