security and violence between greek police and other demonstrators took place in the capital of athens , greeks , during the anti - state demonstration of the 4th european cultural forum which is taking place in the greek capital , from 4 to 7 of oct 2006 . the march of the approximately 1 , 000 anarchists ended with violence between gangs of anarchists and police . riot policeman used tear gas , while a segment of a greek bank , a fast - food store and around 50 shop openings in downtown greek were damaged .
The riots in Greece started on December 6.