Source: Javno
Greek police clashed with students in central Thursday amid rising tensions ahead of the anniversary of the killing of a teenager by a policeman.
Security forces fired teargas at around 100 students trying to occupy the economics faculty to mark the death of 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos on December 6 last year.
Several dozen students entered the faculty, which had been officially closed because of swine flu cases before withdrawing at the request of the university authorities.
Students held gatherings across Greece to decide on action to mark the teenager's death. Demonstrations have been called in main cities by left-wing groups and trade unions.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister George Papandreou urged Greeks to demonstrate their opposition to violence.
Grigoropoulos was fatally shot by a police officer who claimed he fired into the air whilst under attack by youths. The death sparked weeks of violence across Greece.
[ Note: Clashes with police are also being reported today, Friday. ]
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