Massive protests flooded Thessaloniki, where he opened the 74-th International Fair

In Thessaloniki yesterday opened 74-th International Fair. Massive protests flooded the city. Parts of the Greek police for riot guard the demonstrators and government.

The center of Thessaloniki is blocked by demonstrators and police. The main trade unions held a rally before the Fair, where the Prime Minister will meet with the exhibitors.

To participate in the demonstrations of thousands of citizens came from all over Greece to express discontent with the economic and social policies of the government.

Alongside are three ongoing mass demonstrations. They are organized by left-wing extra-parliamentary forces, anarchists and trade union movement of the Communist Party.

Student movements have also joined. In Salonika arrived and farmers, who recently threatened to again block central highways and borders. Police fear riots and implement emergency security measures.

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