November 17, 2010. 37 years after the uprising at Athens Polytechnic University, in all of Greece have been numerous demonstrations. Thousands of police and secret agents "to ensure order" through violent attacks in many cities, but in this day state terror has failed. Despite this took to the streets more than 100 thousand people in all major cities.
Media made short (one-sided) coverage of the demonstrations, putting them in last place in the news.However, there have been large-scale performances, in some ways reminding the days of the uprising. But even if there was now rising, the media would hardly have noticed him.
Athens: Despite problems with the police, who were dispersed throughout the city, and the fact that the three main metro stations were closed, thus creating an obstacle to start the demonstration, tens of thousands of people (from 60 to 100 thousand) were in the direction of the U.S. Embassy, Having taken part in one of the largest marches in recent years.Large number of demonstrators showed that even a lull after May 5 did not affect people who are ready to act and challenge the local and global capital.
Before beginning the demonstration anarchists and other youth was attacked PASP (youth division PASOK - Social Democratic Party in power), forcing them to retreat and follow a demonstration on adjacent streets. At the same time PAME (syndicalist branch of the "Communist" party KKE) brisk pace (almost running) proceeded on a parallel street to be ahead of the demonstration and to lead it, as they usually do.
Anarchist anti-authoritarian forces numbered more than 6000 people.
The building of the U.S. embassy police attacked a demonstration, trying to stop the anarchists and the left blocks, using tear gas and stun grenades. The clashes occurred in the surrounding streets, and later in Exarcheia.It should be noted that during the demonstration and after the above Exarcheia constantly circling two helicopters with searchlights, thereby contributing to the promotion of the police force.
More than 100 people were detained and 22 arrested.15 of them face prosecution, and they accuse the fact that they hid their faces («hooded law»), others are accused of minor offenses. One of the detainees is accused that he had a Molotov cocktail. Many of the seriously injured in an attack by the police and sought medical help.
Thessaloniki: Prior to the demonstrations, clashes broke out between students, anarchists and members of the PASP (youth division PASOK - the party in power).Recent tried to attack campus, but retreated as a result. Video makes the smile.
About 6000 people participated in the demonstration. One bank was attacked. After a demonstration outside the university campus have been clashes in which police arrested 6 people and another 17 were detained during the day.More pictures of the Athens Indymedia.
Hair: The demonstration was attended by about 1300 people. Police had set up especially aggressive, using asphyxiating substances against demonstrators, tear gas and grenades, the flash of the explosion. Many cameras of banks were smashed during the clashes near the local police station. The demonstrators threw stones, Molotov cocktails and built barricades.More photos here.
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Yannina: In the demonstration, held in the city center, attended by about 2-3 000. Behave provocatively police were present on every street.
Heraklion (Crete): 1500 protesters, including anarchists, accounted for nearly half. During the demonstration, the camera of banks were smashed and attacked offices of the fascist party LAOS, as well as the youth branch of PASOK.More photos here.
Patras: In the morning was a demonstration of students, during which police were attacked with stones, 5 participants were arrested. Day in the city center was the main demonstration of 2-3 000,000 people - one of the largest in recent years. The police were set up especially aggressive, used tear gas, attacked and arrested the participants, some of whom were injured.In order to protect themselves, the protesters fought with police, who were dispersed around the city. More pictures here.
Mytilene: Demonstration of 300 people.
Kavala: Demonstration of 200 people and an attack on the youth branch of PASOK.
Xanthi: Demonstration of the 600 people - one of the most massive demonstrations in the revolt at the Athens Polytechnic University of the ever held in the city.
Sulphur: Despite the rainy weather in downtown demonstration took place, the number of anarchists, which was about 60 people.
Rethymno (Crete): The demonstration was attended by about 250 people.
Art: The demonstration in the city center.
Komotini: Demonstration in the city center, the number of anarchists was 40 people who were marching towards the prison.Police were scattered throughout the city.
Larissa: Demonstration of 200 men, accompanied by several policemen. Government buildings were doused with paint and pelted with eggs.
PHOTOS (ATHENS 17.11.2010g.)
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