Demonstration

Some people think that mass demonstrations can be utilized by governments to serve as a negotiating tool, indicating popular support for certain non-negotiable "red lines."

Two unions will be holding separate rallies in central Athens on Thursday evening to protest a law imposing strict penalties on anyone trying to prevent foreclosure auctions.

U.S. embassies in Sudan, Egypt and Turkey have issued a warning for Americans living in these countries to avoid areas of demonstrations and to exercise caution if they are in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

During the era of PASOK's omnipotence, which was 30 years or more ago, the main opposition at the time, New Democracy, tended to refer to the silent majority in its political rhetoric.

It based this on the belief that the broad middle class did not join street protests or rallies, did not shout and did not provoke. In other words, it just minded its own business.

Clashes between demonstrators and riot-clad police marred the end of what had been a largely peaceful second day of protest rallies in St. Louis following the acquittal of a white police officer in the fatal shooting of a black man.

Several hundred people gathered near Washington University after dark as the main rallies and marches wound down on Sept. 16 evening.

Over 30 people were injured and three died during the collisions of the far-right and anti-racism in the US city of Charlottesville, Virginia, the BTA reported.

Germany warned its citizens in Turkey to stay away from crowds during commemorations of the anniversary of the deadly July 15, 2016 coup attempt.  

The warning was issued on the official website of Germany's Federal Foreign Office on July 12.

The United States Embassy has issued a security message over upcoming July 15 coup attempt commemorations across Turkey, advising U.S. citizens to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. 

New Democracy has slammed the government in the aftermath of violent clashes on Thursday between self-styled anarchists and riot police in the central Athens district of Exarchia. The unrest came after the government on Wednesday banned a scheduled gathering by members of the POASY police officers' union in Exarchia.

In front of me I have a Washington Post article from March 26, 1988, titled "Ruling arouses security worry at embassies."