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Youths rampage in Greece

27/03/2005 - 13:53:05
A gang of 30 youths went on a rampage in Athens late yesterday, throwing gasoline bombs and stones that damaged five parked cars, authorities said.

No arrests or injuries were reported.

Police said the rampage – which began shortly before 10pm – took place around Exarchia Square in central Athens

In the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki about 60 self-styled anarchists used gasoline bombs to burn a parked car and an ATM machine.

Police arrested a 22-year-old student, but no injuries were reported. Authorities said the anarchists rioted after attending a party at Thessaloniki University which also suffered minor damage.

Anarchist arson gangs in Greece frequently target cars and property at random and property belonging to government agencies, large companies and diplomatic missions.

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