During a ceremony to unveil the artwork ‘Colonel Spiros Moustaklis 1974’ by artist A. Tassos, Greek Parliament President Kostas Tassoulas honored Moustaklis for his patriotic sacrifice and contributions to democracy. Moustaklis, who suffered during his imprisonment and advocated for constitutional…
On November 17, 2024, Athens witnessed mass gatherings and marches with the participation of approximately 25,000 individuals, in commemoration of the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising. The Attica Police coordinated a flexible operational plan to ensure a safe environment…
A cultural event honoring the heroic Polytechnic uprising and those who sacrificed their lives 51 years ago took place in the Koliri community, Greece. Members of the Cultural Association ‘Kolirian Earth’ gathered despite harsh cold to convey powerful messages of…
The Argalasti Gymnasium held a captivating theatrical performance to honor the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising. The event featured the play ‘Emena me niazei’ by Thomas Menexes and took place on November 17, 2024. Guided by teacher Alinda Kallimani, students…
On the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising, various parties, organizations, and retirees gathered in Komotini to honor the event that symbolizes ‘bread, education, freedom’. The demonstration began in front of the old Law School and included a march and…
A crowd gathered at the Farsala Cultural Center to attend a concert by the Farsala Municipal Music School, honoring the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising. Led by electric guitar instructor Georgios Dragazis, the performance featured a collaboration with a large…
On November 17, 2024, protests marking the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising took place in the center of Thessaloniki. During one demonstration, a group of masked individuals threw improvised explosive devices at police forces, who responded to disperse the…
In Ioannina, two separate rallies took place to mark the anniversary of the historic student uprising against the dictatorship. Participants ranged from labor centers and political parties to student associations and left-wing organizations, culminating in commemorative wreath-laying at the Polytechnic…
This year’s events to honor the Polytechnic uprising of November 1973 culminated in two massive marches and a speech at the packed Labor Center of Corfu. Organized by labor unions and local leftist parties, the ceremonies included wreath-laying and speeches…
During the anniversary events for the Polytechnic uprising in Thessaloniki, over forty individuals were detained by police, with twenty arrests occurring after a march that ended in violence near the city’s public utility company. The clashes involved the use of…
On the afternoon of the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising, a ceremony and march took place in Serres, Greece, organized by the local Labor Center and the ADEDY branch in Serres. The event honored the struggles for freedom and democracy,…
A large gathering took place in Mytilene to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising, involving workers, youth, students, and retirees. The event included speeches emphasizing anti-imperialist messages and the ongoing struggle for rights in education and labor. Key…
