The police in Thessaloniki have released all 313 individuals who were taken into custody following serious incidents that occurred outside Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. These detentions were part of a wide-ranging police operation prompted by violent confrontations that unfolded early in the morning, specifically at the intersection of Egnatia and 3rd September streets, close to the university's premises.

According to the General Police Directorate of Thessaloniki, the incidents initiated when groups of individuals, with their faces covered, suddenly emerged from university premises and launched unprovoked attacks against the police forces. Reports indicate that the attackers used a significant number of improvised incendiary and explosive devices, similar to Molotov cocktails, contributing to the severity of the situation.

The official police narrative highlights the violence of these encounters, and the response reflects ongoing tensions surrounding university campus security and student rights in Greece. This incident is likely to spark further discussions on the implications of police presence at educational institutions and the broader context of societal unrest linked to protests and political statements within the student community.