Athens university campus: Masked attackers storm student assembly, leaving three injured
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Around 50 masked individuals wearing helmets reportedly stormed a student assembly at the University of Athens’ Zografou campus, attacking students with clubs and an axe and throwing Molotov cocktails. Three people were injured.
- 04 Νοεμβρίου 2026 15:56
A violent attack against university students took place at the University of Athens’ Zografou campus on Wednesday afternoon (04/11), leaving three people injured.
According to initial reports, students from the Department of Mathematics had gathered in a lecture hall for a general assembly ahead of the November 17 anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising.
The meeting was violently interrupted when a group of approximately 50 individuals dressed in black, wearing helmets and with their faces concealed, suddenly appeared.
The masked attackers reportedly stormed the lecture hall carrying clubs and at least one axe, assaulting students attending the assembly.
Molotov cocktails were also thrown during the attack, according to the same reports.
Two ambulances responded to the incident and transported three injured students to hospital.
One of the victims sustained an axe wound to the leg, although NEWS 24/7 understands that the student is in good condition.
The other two students suffered minor burns from Molotov cocktails.
