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University of Athens students attacked by masked group
A group of approximately 40 to 50 masked individuals, reportedly wearing helmets and carrying axes, clubs, and Molotov cocktails, attacked students at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Zografou campus on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The incident occurred during a general assembly of the Mathematics Department, which was organizing activities ahead of the Polytechnic anniversary on November 17. Witnesses described the attackers as moving in coordinated groups, entering through different campus gates to converge near the assembly hall.
Three students were injured in the assault. One 18-year-old student sustained burns after his clothing caught fire from a Molotov cocktail, while another student suffered a deep wound to his leg caused by an axe. A third student was also injured during the melee. All victims were transported to Gennimatas Hospital; reports indicate their conditions are not life-threatening.
The Greek Ministry of Education condemned the violence, stating it undermines freedom of expression and the right to study in a safe environment. The Ministry has requested a written update from the NKUA Rectorate regarding the number of injuries, the provision of first aid, the response time of university security, and measures to ensure future student safety.
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Athens · Department of Mathematics · EAAK · Gennimatas Hospital · Georgios Gennimatas Hospital · Greek Ministry of Education · Mathematics Department · Ministry of Education, Religion, and Sports · Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · PASP · Zografou
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- [● 24 SOURCES] Three students were injured during the attack. www.esos.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.reader.gr · +18 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education requested a written update from the NKUA Rectorate. www.thenewspaper.gr · makpress.mk · www.especial.gr · www.bloko.gr
- [● 22 SOURCES] A group of approximately 40 to 50 masked individuals attacked students at the NKUA Zografou campus. www.esos.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.reader.gr · +16 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The victims were taken to Gennimatas Hospital. www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.reader.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · +10 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Attackers used Molotov cocktails, axes, clubs, and crowbars. www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.reader.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · +18 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] One student was injured by an axe to the leg. www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · tocka.com.mk · +4 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The attack occurred during a student general assembly regarding the Polytechnic anniversary. www.thebest.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · makpress.mk · www.enikos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · +10 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Two students sustained burns from Molotov cocktails. www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · +6 more