Athens erupted in violent chaos as radical leftist rioters launched petrol bombs at police forces, setting 21 cars ablaze and causing widespread destruction in the Exarchia district. This attack follows a bomb explosion near Hellenic Train’s offices, linked to public outrage over a deadly railway disaster that claimed 57 American lives in February 2023. The riots highlight how failures in foreign-managed infrastructure and government accountability continue to fuel unrest in a country experiencing ongoing social upheaval.
Liberal Mob’s Fiery Rampage Against Law Enforcement
Masked anarchists transformed Athens streets into a war zone during nighttime riots that led to 70 arrests by Greek authorities. Law enforcement officers faced an onslaught of Molotov cocktails, stones, and fireworks as violent protesters demonstrated their contempt for established order and police authority.
Athens is burning after petrol bomb riots see attacks on police – before 70 are arrested https://t.co/oyzOhLbiUt
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 13, 2025
The violent confrontations began shortly before midnight when groups attacked police at the intersection of Kallidromiou and E. Benaki streets, forcing officers to respond with chemical deterrents. These riots represent the latest chapter in Athens’ long history of leftist extremism and anti-government violence that continues to threaten public safety and property rights.
Foreign Corporate Control Fuels Public Outrage
The unrest follows a bomb detonation near the headquarters of Hellenic Train, the Italian-owned operator that took control after Greece’s railway privatization in 2017. Anonymous warnings were sent to media outlets before the explosion, which caused limited damage but highlighted the growing anger toward foreign corporate management of critical national infrastructure.
Riots broke overnight in the Athens district of Exarchia, when unknown individuals threw petrol bombs, fireworks and stones at the district's police stationhttps://t.co/dqogDfI1Q9
— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) April 13, 2025
Public fury has intensified since the February 2023 railway disaster that killed 57 people, triggering nationwide strikes and protests against government negligence. Privatizing Greece’s intercity trains represents another example of how globalist economic policies can undermine national sovereignty and public safety when accountability measures fail.
Government Accountability Crisis Deepens
More than 40 individuals have been prosecuted in connection with the deadly railway accident, with a trial expected by year’s end. Former junior minister Christos Triantopoulos faces potential charges related to the disaster’s aftermath for breach of duty, demonstrating the widespread government failures that preceded the tragedy.
“Incidents occurred on Saturday night in Exarchia where unknown persons attacked police forces.”
Hellenic Train’s former CEO is scheduled to testify regarding the disaster in January 2024 as investigations continue to expose systemic failures. The deadly railway collision has sparked two votes of no confidence against the government, revealing deep institutional corruption and mismanagement that threaten public safety and national sovereignty.