Damage worth millions of euros

Chemical stains on the streets, tear gas remnants, broken chairs, destroyed lamp posts, burnt bins, crushed billboards and loads of rubbish was the picture in central Athens early on Thursday.  Once again, Athenians will be asked to pay, contributing to the makeover of the capital’s centre without even a voice from the political world being heard to question how much all this will cost to citizens.

The damage tally is at 500,000 euros already and many bookings from abroad have been cancelled.

Shops were looted during the riots, with many of them left burnt down and with broken windows.

Business owners are asking the government to take a stance and just for once support them financially.

The metro marbles are completely destroyed, just like the benches all around the main square of Athens.

It’s been said that the final cost cannot yet be estimated as the chaotic situation prevents even the experts from doing their job easily.

The Athens Mayor, Giorgos Kaminis, said there are no funds so as to repair the damage in all troubled areas and that he will do his best to work out a solution of compromise with all relevant ministers and the government itself.

The leadership of the Municipality of Athens will press charges against all individuals responsible.