April 18, 2024

Athens News

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PAOK fans riot in Thessaloniki

A major clash broke out between PAOK fans and the police. The fans used stones, the police responded with tear gas. The episodes began at around 8:30 pm near the Turkish consulate in Thessaloniki. According to the first information from seleo.gr, tensions arose between the PAOK fans and the police, and in just a few minutes the territory turned into a battlefield.

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Fans blocked the roads with rubbish bins and attacked the police with stones. For their part, the security forces used chemicals. It is noted that PAOK fans are holding a motorized march to mark the 95th anniversary of the club’s founding. Fans on motorcycles with torches, shouting slogans, moved towards the city center and, after stopping in the Agios Dimitrios area, continued their movement, which ended at the Tumba stadium, according to thestival.gr.

According to the first information from seleo.gr, tensions arose between the PAOK fans and the police, and in just a few minutes the territory turned into a battlefield. …



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