2021 Greek protests - Wikipedia
WEBOn 11 March, after the occupation at the University of Thessaloniki was ended by police, 8,000 people protested against the police crackdown. Protestors clashed with the police, during which firebombs and tear gas were exchanged, and multiple people were arrested.
Units for the Reinstatement of Order - Wikipedia
WEBThe Units for the Reinstatement of Order (Greek: Μονάδες Αποκατάστασης Τάξης, Monades Apokatastasis Taksis, MAT) are a special division of the Hellenic Police, whose primary and most infamous role is that of riot control. They were the first special police units founded in Greece.
In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight ...
WEBDec 11, 2023 · A Greek policeman has been severely injured as a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police. A flare shot by a fan severed an artery in the thigh of the 30-year-old officer Thursday night.
Hellenic Police - Wikipedia
WEBAccording to some organizations Greek police has been accused of overt and, generally unpunished, brutality, in specific cases like after the 2008 Greek riots and during the 2010–2012 Greek protests sparked by the Greek government-debt crisis.
Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s antiterrorism squad is investigating after the national riot police headquarters was targeted Monday with a bomb that was defused before it could explode, as police union members protested increasing violence against officers in the force.
Greece violence: Officers injured in police brutality protests - BBC
WEBMar 9, 2021 · Police in Greece say three officers have been injured in clashes at a protest in Athens about police brutality. One of the officers was seriously injured, police confirmed.
Greek police carry out raids and arrests after resurgence in far-left ...
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Greek antiterrorism police carried out raids and arrests on Tuesday in connection with attacks claimed by far-left militants, including a parcel bomb mailed to a senior judge, officials said.
Clashes break out in Greece as thousands protest against train …
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Greek police fired tear gas and protesters hurled firebombs on Thursday as more than 40,000 people took to the streets to slam the government and voice outrage at last month's train disaster...
Greek PM apologises, angry protests erupt over deadly train disaster
WEBMar 5, 2023 · Five people were arrested and seven police officers were injured when a group of more than 200 masked, black-clad individuals started throwing pieces of marble, rocks, bottles and firebombs at...
Greece: Police accused of excessive force against protesters
WEBDec 19, 2019 · The situation escalated on November 18, when riot police reportedly attacked people who were waiting outside the court for those who had been arrested the day before.