Anarchism in Greece
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Anarchism in Greece traces its roots to ancient Greece but was formed as a political movement during the 19th century. It was in the ancient era that the first libertarian thoughts appeared when philo
Greek Democracy was the first anarchist paper in Greece. Its slogan: "Revolution is the law of progress."
Bulgarian postcard depicting the arrest of Gemidzhii's living members, in Salonica, April 1903
Anti-authoritarian rally in 2003
Athens Polytechnic uprising
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The Athens Polytechnic uprising occurred in November 1973 as a massive student demonstration of popular rejection of the Greek military junta of 1967–1974. It began on 14 November 1973, escalated to a
Anarchism in Greece
…contributed. The Black Rose bookshop carried publications of Diethnis Vivliothiki. Interest in anarchism swelled with the anti-junta movement, and the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising was a flash-point for the junta's opposition. The group that initiated the Polytechnic uprising included a minority of anarchists and leftists. The…
The old gate
The entrance of the National Technical University of Athens
A sculpture commemorating the uprising
Gate of the Polytechnic, 17 November 2011