Thessaloniki: Tension and tear gas in the march against private universities

Tension with tear gas was noted at Thessaloniki in the march against the bill for the establishment of private universities.

Tension and incidents took place between anti-authoritarians and police forces in the center of Thessaloniki.

In particular, the incidents occurred at the “tail” of the march against the bill for the establishment of non-state universities.

According to what is reported by thestival.gr, the MAT police officers made limited use of tear gas and stun grenades to limit the escalation of tension.

When the march arrived outside ΕΤΥ, people participating in the march threw red paint at the building.

Unidentified people with their faces covered came out of the march and threw stones at police forces who were at the scene. One of them also used a fire extinguisher, while some people set fire to the bin on Egnatia Street.

Right now the atmosphere is tense around the AUTH with a group of people throwing objects and stones at the forces in the area of ​​Evangelistria.

Battleground of the AUTH

Both the area surrounding the AUTH and inside the campus has turned into a battlefield.

After the march against the private universities, unknown persons threw stones and objects at the police forces.

Police responded with tear gas.

March to Athens

At the same time, a massive student rally is underway in the center of Athens against the establishment of private universities.

The new date on the streets was set for today, Thursday, in Athens (Propylaia), in Thessaloniki (Kamara), in Patras (Georgiou Square), in Ioannina (Periphery) and in other large cities, while occupations continue in dozens of higher education institutions.

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