Clashes reported in Exarcheia district after arson incident

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 02:00, a group of about ten individuals ignited two waste bins at the intersection of Benaki and Koletti streets in the Exarcheia district of Athens. When fire department personnel arrived to extinguish the blaze, they were targeted with stones by the gathered group.

A police platoon intervened to disperse the individuals, leading to further tensions in the surrounding streets. During the subsequent police operation, authorities performed nine detentions. Of those detained, two individuals—an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old—were formally arrested on charges including disturbing the peace, violence against public officials, property damage, and attempted dangerous bodily harm.