March 25, 2012. Greek Independence Day. Anti-austerity protesters protest during the military parade.

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Greek anti-austerity protesters clashed with police on March 25, 2012 marring events planned to commemorate the country's independence day. In Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest cities, hundreds of demonstrators marched against strict austerity measures demanded by the European Union and International Monetary unprecedented strict precautions measures by the police failed to prevent the entrance of the protesters at the parade after the termination. Hundreds of police officers enough time before the start of the parade, took positions at the point of parade. Greek authorities are on high alert after several anti-austerity protests in Athens and elsewhere in recent months turned into full-scale riots.

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Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
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