Athens, Greece – A protest in Syntagma Square took a violent turn on the evening of September 6, 2025, when a Molotov cocktail was thrown, igniting a significant fire amidst a large gathering. The incident, captured in a widely circulated video, occurred during a demonstration that, according to various online comments, was fueled by anti-government sentiment and calls for justice regarding the Tempi train crash. Eyewitnesses described a sudden explosion and a large plume of smoke and flames rising from the square. While the video footage shows a crowd reacting to the blast, there are no immediate reports of serious injuries. The protest, which some participants claimed drew over 50,000 people, had a clear anti-government character, with calls for the current administration to step down and for accountability for alleged wrongdoings. Online discussions accompanying the video suggest differing views on the perpetrators. Some commentators alleged that the act was carried out by plainclothes police or government-affiliated agents ("known-unknowns") to discredit the protest and instill fear. One user wrote, "Police officers, just like last time, to tarnish the march." Another stated, "Those who throw have no reason! They aim to terrorize and disperse the gathering, and this serves ONLY those who want NO gatherings... So they can only be in their service and do it on command." These claims, while prevalent in the comments, remain unverified. The incident underscores the heightened political tensions in Greece, with public discontent manifesting in large-scale demonstrations. Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or any arrests made in connection with the Molotov cocktail.
Непознати лица фрлија низа молотови коктели кон полицијата пред грчкиот Парламент во центарот на Атина по завршувањето на официјалниот дел од протест…
