Demonstrations were equally massive (the largest gathering since May 5th) in Athens and Thessalonica, the second largest city in the country. All unions, private and public alike, took part in the procession, behind a banner summarizing the general state of mind: “Enough is enough!.” This demonstration was sprinkled with violent incidents, with the police intensely using teargas and young activists throwing Molotov cocktails. The ELAS (police) reported 27 injured (one seriously), heavy material damage and 23 arrests – with 10 custodies. However, the most striking episode was the demonstrators chasing former transport (one of the most targeted sectors in the government’s reform) minister Kostis Hatzidakis shouting “Thieves! Shame on you.”
y 5th) in Athens and Thessalonica, the second largest city in the country. All unions, private and public alike, took part in the procession, behind a banner summarizing the general state of mind: “Enough is enough!.” This demonstration was sprinkled with violent incidents, with the police intensely using teargas and young activists throwing Molotov cocktails. The ELAS (police) reported 27 injured (one seriously), heavy material damage and 23 arrests – with 10 custodies. However, the most str
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