In yesterday's actions in Athens, riot police refused to identify themselves to lawyers and even to 2 magistrates. This is reminiscent of their tactic at a major demonstration three decades ago against the current prime minister's uncle, also named Constantine Karamanlis (yes nepotism is alive and well in the land that coined the term). At the time there was an outbreak of major protests when police arrested a group of 'terrorists' with evidence against them including - among other dangerous objects - can openers! The riot police had covered the serial numbers on their epaulets in a display of democratic sensitivities.
Presently, the police have received emergency supplies of tear gas from Israel and Germany.
The most troubling development is being hushed up. In parliament, Coalition of the Left president Alekos Alavanos asked the government why the Greek military has been inviting bids for the supply of crowd control equipment. The issue was pooh-poohed by Minister of Defence Evangelos Meimarakis who insinuated Alavanos was up to the old commie tactic of fear mongering.
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