Neo Irakleio: Clashes erupt during anti-fascist march

Clashes occurred in Neo Irakleio, Attica, on Sunday afternoon, November 1, during an anti-fascist march and gathering. The mobilization was organized to mark the 13th anniversary of the 2013 armed attack outside the Golden Dawn offices, which resulted in the deaths of two men.

According to the Hellenic Police, a group of approximately 40 to 50 individuals attacked police units stationed at the intersection of Irakleio Avenue and Iroon Polytechneiou Street, causing damage to official equipment. In response, police used chemical agents and stun grenades to disperse the group and de-escalate the tension.

The march, organized by the Anti-Fascist Coordination of Athens-Piraeus, included members of various collectives, labor unions, and social organizations. Participants, including Dimitris Koutsoumpas, the General Secretary of the KKE, marched to protest against far-right presence in the area and to honor the memory of those killed in 2013. Organizers expressed concerns regarding recent far-right activities and attacks in other regions, aiming to prevent the neighborhood from becoming a site for extremist gatherings.