On the night of Saturday, December 6th, two Special Guards of the Greek police clashed with a small group of young men. The exact details of what took place are still unclear, but it is known that one of the Guards fired three shots, and one of those bullets caused the death of 15-year-old Alexander Grigoropoulos (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Γρηγορόπουλος) - whether the injury was made by an accidental ricochet or deliberate shot remains to be determined. The two Guards are now in jail awaiting trial, the shooter charged with homicide. This incident sparked an immediate and widespread response in the form of angry demonstrations and riots in many Greek cities that have continued at varying levels to this day - though dimming in intensity recently. Alexander's death appears to have been a catalyst, unleashing widespread Greek anger towards many issues - police mistreatment of protesters, unwelcome education reforms, economic stagnation, government corruption and more.

I can recognise some... can you?

In my Italian blog I often talk about Beppe Grillo, who is is well known among the Italian speakers. Beppe Grillo and what he represents are such a huge topic that I find it difficult to summarise it in a few words for those who have no knowledge of these phenomena.

I helped organising the V-Day in Biella and in Verona. I had some issues speaking about this event in my English blog, it's such a huge part of my life that I can hardly sum it up.

For now, be happy with this video, more will come.