Riot police stand among flare smoke on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a protest against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations outside the parliament building, in Athens, Greece, August 29, 2021. REUTERS/Costas Baltas
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse a group of people who threw flares and other objects during a protest in central Athens on Sunday against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
More than 7,000 people, some holding crosses, rallied outside the Greek parliament to protest against the inoculations. Similar protests in Athens last month also saw violence.
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