Clashes erupted in Athens as protesters used Molotov cocktails and fireworks against police, resulting in 72 arrests and one officer injured. The violence, triggered by a music performance in the Exarchia district, coincided with ongoing public outrage over a deadly 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives, prompting mass protests against the conservative government. Amid rising living costs and recent strikes, demonstrations continue as citizens demand better wages and accountability.
