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Riot policemen walk by fires caused by petrol bombs during strike in central Athens
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Riot policemen walk by fires caused by petrol bombs during strike in central Athens
Riot policemen walk by fires caused by petrol bombs thrown by youths following brief clashes between police and protesters during a 24-hour general strike in central Athens, Greece November 12, 2015. Domestic flights will be grounded, ships will remain docked at ports and public offices will shut on Thursday as Greeks walk off the job to protest austerity measures demanded by international lenders in exchange for fresh bailout funds. REUTERS/Michalis Karagiannis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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This powerful print captures the chaos and intensity of a protest in central Athens. Riot policemen, their faces obscured by helmets, march stoically past fires caused by petrol bombs thrown by angry youths. The flames dance against the night sky, casting an eerie orange glow on the scene. The image is a stark reminder of the social unrest that gripped Greece during a 24-hour general strike on November 12,2015. As protesters clashed with police over austerity measures imposed by international lenders, the city became a battleground. In this moment frozen in time, we witness both destruction and defiance. The riot policemen stand firm, shields raised to protect themselves from further harm. They confront not only fire but also protestors determined to make their voices heard. The photograph's composition highlights the contrast between order and chaos: damaged buildings serve as a backdrop while smoke billows ominously into the air. It is an image that encapsulates tension and danger. Through Michalis Karagiannis' lens, we are reminded of the power of visual storytelling - how one photograph can convey so much emotion and capture history in its rawest form.
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