Protest turns violent after clashes with the police in Athens

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Protesters in front of the Hellenic Parliament.

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An elderly man holding a burnt USA flag stands in front of the police chanting pro-Palestine and anti- Angela Merkel slogans.

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Public sector workers mockingly dressed up as Nazis, to protest against Angela Merkel's visit. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Protesters push the steel wall, set by the riot police, next to the Parliament.

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Protesters burning a Nazi flag to show their distress against Angela Merkel's visit.

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A protester throwing a rock at a wall of riot police.

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Riot police surrounded by rocks on the road while observing the protesters.

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A naked protester, possibly member of the Streakers (nude protesters), runs in nude in Syntagma Square, in front of the riot police.

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A man injured by the riot police, possible striked with a baton, receiving first aid, still in handcuffs, from volunteers doctors. The detainees sister was detained as well and suffered from shock. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Man injured by the riot police, after receiving first aid by doctors, is transfered.

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A man opposed to the protest, and the protesters, makes rude gestures after swearing at the protesters.

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Riot police unit reflects a flare with his shield. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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A protester throwing a rock to the riot police. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Riot policemen walking into a thick teargas cloud. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Riot police in formation by the Hellenic Parliament. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Protesters gathered in Syntagma, Athens protesting against the austerity measures and Angela Merkel's visit to Greece. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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A protester holding a stick stands against the riot police.

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Riot police in Syntagma. Athens, Greece 9th of October 2012.

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Anti-Merkel and anti-austerity protests take place in Athens, Greece as Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Greece to meet with Prime Minister Samaras. The demonstrations ended shortly after protesters clashed with the police.

More than 15000 people attended the protests.

Ministry of Public Order reports 193 people detained and 12 arrested, but probably some of the detains will turn into arrests.