Anarchists First  Convicted for Unknown Soldier Tomb Protest

From The National Herald

ATHENS – A Greek court convicted 23 members of the anarchist group Rouvikonas of being the first to break a new law banning protests at the site of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under Parliament.

The group is notorious for going after symbols of authority but also a doctor in a bribe demand case but in this case the members were found guilty of breaking the law against unauthorized acts and protests at the national monument. No names were given.’

They were arrested on misdemeanor charges after a brief protest action at the monument and given nine-month suspended prison sentences but they were acquitted of charges of violence against public employees and refusing fingerprinting.

Judges also recognized mitigating circumstances, noting the absence of malicious intent. The defendants argued their action was a short, symbolic protest without intent to cause damage but the court declared otherwise.

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Tim Declercq Thu, 11/20/2025 - 14:07

For anyone reading this in Belgium, we still have a couple of Rouvikonas t-shirts available at CNT-b events or by sending us a message at info@cnt-b.be at 10 euro, the money goes to the legal defence fund of Rouvikonas.

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