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Other MoA event in Serres area, Greece on Sat 22nd August 2026

22nd August 2026

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Clashes erupted Saturday night at a closed migrant facility in Sintiki, near Serres in northern Greece, after migrants allegedly threw stones and other objects at police and damaged the facility.

The violence began shortly after 9 p.m. when a group of migrants reportedly tore down part of an internal fence and attacked police with stones.

Buildings, common areas, security cameras, firefighting equipment and service vehicles were damaged. One entire wing was destroyed, forcing residents to move to another part of the facility.

Heavy police reinforcements were deployed, including a riot police unit from Thessaloniki. An ambulance and fire truck also responded. The unrest lasted more than three hours.

Ten people were arrested, and three were taken to a hospital for minor injuries.

Authorities launched a head count early Sunday to determine how many people may have left the closed facility after migrants cut through part of the outer fence.

The area remained cordoned off as police searched for anyone who may have escaped.

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