In Thessaloniki, Molotov cocktails flew at the police during an anarchist protest. The demonstrators also set fire to garbage cans. The security forces responded with tear gas and batons. According to police, 30 people have been arrested. Anarchists protested against police action at the University of Thessaloniki. On January 13, the police detained 15 people […]
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Throw "Molotov cocktail" becomes a criminal offense
Ahead of November 17, the traditional Polytechnio Day, the Greek government is imposing harsher penalties for throwing incendiary bombs, especially during protest rallies, making it a criminal offense. The corresponding provision was introduced, as an amendment, to the bill on the new edition of the Criminal Code. The amendment, presented jointly by the Ministries of […]