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    Clashes break out in Athens after march to mark 2008 student killing by police

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on December 6, 2024

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    A dramatic scene of clashes between police and protesters in Athens, marking the 16th anniversary of the police killing of a student in 2008. This image captures the ongoing tension and unrest in the Exarchia district, relevant to ongoing discussions about police actions and public protests in Greece.
    Protesters clashing with police in Athens commemorating 2008 student killing - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    Clashes erupted in Athens as thousands marked the 16th anniversary of a police killing that led to Greece's worst riots. Protesters clashed with police, who responded with teargas.

    Athens Clashes Erupt on Anniversary of 2008 Student Killing

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Athens on Friday after thousands marched to mark the 16th anniversary of the police killing of a teenage boy, whose death triggered Greece's worst riots in decades.

    About 5,000 people joined the annual march to commemorate the fatal shooting of Alexandros Grigoropoulos, who was 15 at the time.

    As the march ended, hooded protesters set garbage containers on fire in the Exarchia district, where the unarmed boy was shot dead by a policeman. The protesters hurled petrol bombs and stones at riot police, who responded with rounds of teargas.

    Thousands of police officers were deployed in central Athens as part of security measures for the march on Friday. More than 60 people have been temporarily detained and eight arrested, a police official said.

    On the night of Dec. 6, 2008, hours after Grigoropoulos was shot, thousands took to the streets of Athens, torching cars and smashing window shops and looting. The riots went on for weeks.

    (Reporting by Stamos Prousalis; Writing by Renee Maltezou, editing by Deepa Babington)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Clashes occurred in Athens after a march marking a police killing.
    • •The incident commemorates the 16th anniversary of Alexandros Grigoropoulos's death.
    • •Protesters set fires and threw petrol bombs at police.
    • •Police responded with teargas and detained over 60 people.
    • •The 2008 killing led to Greece's worst riots in decades.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Clashes break out in Athens after march to mark 2008 student killing by police

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses clashes in Athens during a march marking the anniversary of a 2008 police killing.

    2Why did the protests occur?

    Protests marked the 16th anniversary of the police killing of Alexandros Grigoropoulos.

    3What was the police response?

    Police used teargas and detained over 60 people during the clashes.

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