Tens of Thousands Take to the Streets in Greece

Featured image: KKE (m-l) in the demonstrations in Athens, Greece. Source: Antigeitonies

Inspired by the popular struggles that are increasing around Europe, resisting the attacks on the public education system, tens of thousands protested in Greece on October 21. The website Antigeitonies has reported on mobilizations in Patras, Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Heraklion and Athens. They report on several cases of police violence, including flash grenades and chemical weapons such as tear gas. They have called to continue the struggles and for unity against the repression, calling for another demonstration on October 23.

Yeni Demokrasi has reported, that the mobilizations on Wednesday were accompanied by 24-hour strikes called for by the Confederation of Public Employees’ Unions of Greece (ADEDY) and doctors working in the public sector. The demonstrations are joining in the increasing mobilizations and struggles all around Europe. As such, the demonstrators also clearly expressed their solidarity with the demonstrators in other countries, highlighting especially their solidarity against the repression the struggles in France are facing.