The riot police at the 28th October parade, Thessaloniki

The riot police at the 28th October parade, Thessaloniki, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.

Hundreds of riots cops made sure that workers from the recently closed Siemens factory didn't spoil the traditional 28th October "Oxi" parade. God forbid, the politicians present should be made to look bad.

General strike and marches

General strike and marches, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.

To protest the Greek government's policies on pension rights, privatisation and the Siemens and Zaxolpoulos scandals (see here and here) that have rocked the country over the last few weeks.