Greek police blast anti-vaccine protesters with water cannon and tear gas outside parliament in Athens (VIDEOS)
Police in Athens have broken up a protest outside the Greek parliament, using tear gas and water cannon to scatter the demonstrators. The protest was a response to the government’s announcement of compulsory vaccination for some. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Police in Athens have broken up a protest outside the Greek parliament, using tear gas and water cannon to scatter the demonstrators. The protest was a response to the government’s announcement of compulsory vaccination for some.
A crowd of more than 3,500 protesters gathered in Syntagma Square, outside the Hellenic Parliament in Athens on Wednesday. After being asked to leave, some of the protesters threw bottles and other projectiles at police officers, Greek news outlet Kathimerini reported.
The police responded with tear gas, flash grenades, and a truck-mounted water cannon. Videos shared on social media captured the crackdown.
Riot in front of Parliament building in Athens. Protest revolves around the government’s enforcement of the vaccine. pic.twitter.com/5yRyP88cWT
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⚠️❗The tense situation this evening in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens. The police are using water cannon and tear gas to disperse a demonstration against the vaccination pass
