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Seventy arrested as riots break out in central Athens district

Apr 14, 2025

Athens [Greece], April 14: Riots broke overnight in the Athens district of Exarchia, when unknown individuals threw petrol bombs, fireworks and stones at the district's police station.
Several parked cars and motorcycles caught fire. Riot police who arrived at the scene used tear gas to disperse the rioters.
More than 70 arrests were made, the Greek broadcaster EPTNews reported on Sunday, citing security sources.
One person was slightly injured, according to the emergency services. The unrest reportedly began after a music event in a park in the district, according to eyewitness accounts. Around midnight, approximately 50 people left the event and began attacking the nearby police station. The riots quickly spread to adjacent streets. (DPA)
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