Monday, December 07, 2009

Forefront news: Riots break out in Greece on anniversary of police shooting

The Guardian writes that Greek police clash with students in Athens as thousands march on anniversary of death of Alexandros Grigoropoulos:

A protester throws a stone at police officers during a march in central Athens to mark the shooting of a teenager last year. Photograph: John Kolesidis/Reuters
Clashes broke out as about 3,000 people, mostly students, anarchists and leftists, began a march to parliament. More protests were expected tomorrow. An evening memorial service was planned in the Exarchia district, where 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos was shot dead.
Riots break out in Greece on anniversary of police shooting

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