Anarchists in London engaged in a banner drop in solidarity with the University of Manchester rent strike, calling for the same to spread all over the United Kingdom. The banner drop was organized by Full Stop Affinity, a local anarchist group demanding healthcare, food, and housing for all.
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100 protesters gathered at the Statue of Venizelos in Thessaloniki from the Greek Class War organization, calling for universal healthcare, housing, and basic needs fulfilled. A banner was unfurled by the demonstrators reading, “The struggle of the people for health, work, and freedom is a struggle for life! – Class War” before dispersing shortly after.
Hundreds gathered in Athens in opposition to the ban on demonstrations imposed by the Greek government, with organizations ranging from anarchist collectives to the Communist Party demanding the repeal of the law making it illegal to participate in protests.
Workers from the CMR Falabella bank in Arica went on strike, joining the Paro Nacional currently ongoing in Chile. The reasons for the strike included a salary cut, an increased workload, and a loss of benefits. The strike has gained support among customers due to the transnational nature of the company, which is not approved of in the country.
Around 60 protesters gathered in Patras in solidarity with Dimitris Koufontinas on his 33rd day of hunger striking since the 8th of January, with the former 17N member demanding his transfer to the Korydallos prison in Athens which would let him see visitors and get better medical care.