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Violence breaks out at student demo in downtown Athens
A student rally in central Athens erupted into violence on Thursday, with protesters clashing with police.
Skirmishes began in front of Parliament on Syntagma Square as protesters tried to breach the security cordon and reach the House, prompting police to deploy tear gas. The situation has reportedly escalated and spread to Vassilissis Sofias Avenue
The march by students and educators who oppose the establishment of non-state universities began at Athens University’s Propylaea at around 1 p.m.
Protests are ongoing in various student cities across the country, including the northern port city of Thessaloniki, as well as Patra in the Peloponnese and Larissa in Thessaly.
Students protesting in Thessaloniki barged into the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki rector’s office on Thursday and hung a giant banner.
Signed by members of Thessaloniki’s student associations, the sign read, “Hands off public and free education” and “Exams can wait, our future cannot.”
Source: Ekathimerini.com
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