General Strike in Athens ends with clashes
September 26th, 2012 by
Stathis Kalligeris
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Aleka Papariga, Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece demonstrating.
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A priest talking with another demonstrator in front of the Greek Parliament, at Syntagma. Athens, Greece 26th of September 2012.
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A protester in front of the riot police stating his views about the current state of the country and the economy.
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An elder, diabetic pensioner, despite his bad health, made it to Syntagma with chains at his feet, and leaning on a crutch, symbolizing how he feels living in Greece right now, stands in front of the riot police. Athens, Greece 26th of September 2012.
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Petra, the protester dog carrying a banner in front of the riot police at Syntagma.
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Fully deployed riot police squads getting in position at Syntagma square, after receiving petrol bombs, and answering with flash bang grenades and teargas. Athens, Greece 26th of September 2012.
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Protesters run away from teargas the police used to disperse the crowd.
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Riot police coming after protesters at Panepistimiou st. Athens, Greece 26th of September 2012.
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Biked policement escort 2 young detainees (center). Athens, Greece 26th of September 2012.
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A general strike called by the worker's unions took place in Athens, more than 25000 people demonstrated and the rally ended with clashes between the protesters and the riot police.













































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