Wednesday, Feb 24 2021 | Time 05:22 Hrs(IST)
image
  • Microsoft President Blames Russia Intelligence Agency for SolarWinds Hack
  • 27 Law Enforcement Officers Injured in Clashes Near Presidential Office in Kiev - Police
  • Over 50 Inmates Dead During Prison Riots in Ecuador - Police
  • CIDCO, Maha Metro officials inspect Metro line no 1
  • Widows now part of 'Haldi Kumkum' celebrations
  • Iraqi Foreign Minister Assures UN That Country Uses Capital Punishment After Fair Trial
  • US Golfing Star Tiger Woods Injured in Serious Single Car Roll-Over Collision - Sheriff
  • Covid-19: 271 new cases detected in Nashik
  • Four UN Employees Safe After Deadly Attack on Convoy in DRC That Killed Italian Ambassador
  • US Security Officials Blame Intelligence for Failure to Prepare for Capitol Assault
  • Canadian, Australian Leaders Agree to Ensure Web Giants, Local Creators Revenue Sharing
  • Twitter permanently suspends hundreds of accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Armenia
  • Supporters of convicted terrorist protest outside of Greek President's home: Spokesman
  • Merkel proposes to hospitalize Czech COVID-19 patients in Germany: Prime Minister
WorldPosted at: Feb 24 2021 12:12AM


Supporters of convicted terrorist protest outside of Greek President's home: Spokesman

ATHENS, Feb 23 (Sputnik) Supporters of Greek left-wing terrorist Dimitris Koufontinas, accused of several murders, on Tuesday protested outside of the residence of the country's figurehead president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, government spokesman Christos Tarantilis said.
Koufontinas, the leader of the terrorist group Revolutionary Organization November 17, has been on hunger strike since January 8, demanding to be transferred to the Korydallos prison near Athens from the Domokos high-security prison, where he is serving his 11 life sentences. Various leftist groups have been protesting in recent weeks to support him. On Monday, some of them vandalized the offices of Action24 TV channel, while later others sprayed red pain on the walls of the education minister's office.
"Today's target of the vandals, the supporters of Dimitris Koufontinas, sentenced for 11 murders, was the house of the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, where they threw around leaflets and chanted slogans," Tarantilis said, adding that the activists' attempts to scare people with their actions will be of no use.
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the protest, while an anarchic groups website reported several similar happenings in Athens' various districts.
A former mathematician, Koufontinas was involved in 11 out of 23 political assassinations carried out by November 17, an extremist group that was established in 1975 and waged urban guerrilla warfare until its disbandment in 2002. Koufontinas turn himself on September 5, that year. During his imprisonment, the former terrorist wrote two books, including an autobiography.
SPUTNIK ASN
Tags: #Supporters of convicted terrorist protest outside of Greek President's home: Spokesman
More News

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

23 Feb 2021 | 7:29 PM

Canberra, Feb 23 (UNI) Facebook announced on Tuesday that it will reverse its ban and restore news content to its users in Australia.

see more..
Imran Khan in Sri Lanka on two-day visit

Imran Khan in Sri Lanka on two-day visit

23 Feb 2021 | 7:16 PM

Islamabad, Feb 23 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday on a two-day maiden visit to the country, at the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

see more..
France summons Pak envoy to protest Prez Alvi's remarks on new 'anti-separatism' legislation

France summons Pak envoy to protest Prez Alvi's remarks on new 'anti-separatism' legislation

23 Feb 2021 | 7:02 PM

Islamabad, Feb 23 (UNI) The French foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned Pakistan's envoy to register its protest for the remarks made by Pakistan President Arif Alvi against a French bill that aims to crack down on 'radical Islam,' which he had alleged, stigmatises Muslims in general.

see more..
Malaysian court stays deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants

Malaysian court stays deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants

23 Feb 2021 | 5:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 23 (UNI) A Malaysian court stayed the planned deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals, scheduled to be sent back to Myanmar on Tuesday.

see more..

Afghanistan begins COVID vaccination drive

23 Feb 2021 | 5:00 PM

Kabul, Feb 23 (UNI) Afghanistan started the COVID vaccination drive with a ceremony at the Presidential Palace, here on Tuesday.

see more..
image