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December 12th, 2008

The demonstrations will continue until Christmas

12 December 2008 / 14:12:45  
The center of Athens was closed today because of demonstrations by students, who said that they will continue protesting until Christmas. Again, the demonstrations in Athens turned into rioting. In Thessaloniki, the students occupied the university and the Prime Minister announced that the government is stable.


Partnership between police and anarchists

12 December 2008 / 11:12:58  
The police is selective - they are strict with some anarchists and friends with others, claims "Ta Nea" newspaper. There were riots last night as well and new protests are set for noon in the center of Athens.


December 11th

Irish pork on the Greek market

11 December 2008 / 17:12:54  
The Hellenic Food Safety Authority announced that they found high level of dioxins in the mortadella sausages imported from Italy.


Children are protesting in front of police stations

11 December 2008 / 16:12:50  
They are blocking streets and intersections, occupying schools and universities and the authorities are afraid that the riots may start again after a somewhat quieter night. On Friday the results from the ballistic expertise will be announced.


Presumptive killer does not regret anything

11 December 2008 / 13:12:58  
In his statement of eleven pages, the policeman claims that 16 year old Alexandros changed schools often due to bad behavior and systematically participated in hooligan activities.


Apartment rents froze

11 December 2008 / 12:12:59  
With the exception of the buildings close to the subway stations in Athens and Thessaloniki, where the demand for housing remains very high, in most of the municipalities the prices remain the same as those in 2007 and no changes are foreseen for the near future.


December 10th

On stage: ricochet scenario

10 December 2008 / 16:12:27  
Thriller with the results of the ballistic expertise of 16 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos. Both sides are giving forth different results. Again there are conflicts between police and demonstrators. 68% of Greeks believe the government cannot deal with the crisis.