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Daily Archives: December 18th, 2008

#28, 18:23: Student demo ends; stations occupied across the country; trade union building in Patras also occupied

We just came back from the demo in Athens. The cops were, once again, extremely provocative: Tens of tear gas cannisters and stun grenades were shot directly into the crowd. It seems like the newly ordered tear gas supply for the police is here. People in Athens have been demonstrating and/or rioting for 13 consecutive [...]

#27, 16:55: Student demo heavily tear gased in Athens

The big student demo in Athens is being heavily tear gased.  The cops are using a new type of stronger gas. Most of us have retreated in the law school. A money transfer van is on fire.  People have entered a nearby church, ringing its bells at every tear gas shot, adding a slightly surreal [...]

#26, 11:50: Student shot in Peristeri, Athens; student demo set to start

Last night, a 16-year old student was shot and injured in the area of Peristeri, Athens, close to his school. The 16-year old was sitting with about ten more students, discussing future mobilisations. The shot came from a person unknown, though it is near-certain that this would be either an undercover cop or a fascist. [...]

A comic on Alexandros

(A comic on Alexandros, drawn by Edd Last Hours, a good friend)