Protesters took to the streets in Athens demanding the release of anarchists arrested in Galatsi, after a clash between demonstrators and police that led to multiple injuries. Greek anarchists are anticipating a larger event the next day, against the raiding of squats and autonomous refugee camps.
Hundreds of protesters in Portland took to the streets on the anniversary of the George Floyd murder, gathering at the Justice Center in the city’s downtown. After police moved in and declared the demonstration unlawful, the crowd set fire to a dumpster and began to move around the city, breaking windows and writing graffiti.
Dozens of protesters in Thessaloniki gathered outside of local courthouses in solidarity with those facing charges from clashes in recent student demonstrations against a law bringing police back to universities, which resulted in the arrests of dozens of people.
Protesters in Portland gathered in front of the North Precinct to burn American and Thin Blue Line flags, demanding justice for Walter Wallace and Karon Hylton. Police did not come out to engage with demonstrators, who then went downtown to burn MAGA items that an MLK statue had been vandalized with.
A few dozen Chileans gathered at Plaza Dignidad in Santiago for the New Year, protesting against Piñera and for amnesty for all political prisoners. Demonstrators waving the Mapuche flag were immediately attacked by Carabineros, who used water cannons against a tiny demonstration of about 25-30 people.
