Greece on high alert after extremists declare war on ‘German capitalist machine’ — RT News

Greece on high alert after extremists declare war on ‘German capitalist machine’ — RT News:

Greek authorities have stepped up security after a leftist extremist group declared war on the “German capitalist machine.” The group has claimed responsibility for attacks on a Mercedes-Benz branch and on the German ambassador’s residence in Athens.

An anarchist group calling itself the Popular Fighters has come forward, claiming to be behind a botched rocket attack on the offices of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in the Greek capital.

The attack itself was carried out on January 12. Investigators found evidence this week that showed the rocket was fired from the near vicinity of the factory, but veered off course and landed in a field.

On Tuesday the group sent a 20-page manifesto to Greek satirical magazine To Pontiki, explaining the attack was carried out in solidarity with the Greek people against the “German capitalist machine.”

 

 

Presidential guards are framed through a burned EU flag
in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the parliament in central
Syntagma square in Athens.(Reuters / Yannis Behrakis )