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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefull
in Politics, on the 6th of December 2009
Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008.  The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades.  As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police.  Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

Several thousand people gathered in downtown Athens on the anniversary of the shooting death of 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was shot by police in 2008. The protest, which began peacefully turned violent as protesters hurled insults and stones at the police who responded with tear gas and stun-grenades. As night fell, scattered groups of rioters vandalized city property and continued to taunt the police. Athens, Greece. 06/12/2009

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New: well done David! I think

well done David! I think protest photography is definitely more your thing. great images! stay safe

New: Thanks, more photos from

Thanks, more photos from today (07-Dec) on the way!

New: Great work. Take care.

Great work. Take care.

New: great and brave reporting,

great and brave reporting, stay safe!