Fresh clashes have broken out between police and protesters across Greece for a third day, after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old by police on Saturday.
Hundreds of students battled police in Thessaloniki, while protests also turned violent in Trikala, the port of Piraeus, and on the island of Corfu.
Police used tear gas against rioters in Athens, where youths threw petrol bombs and set fire to buildings and vehicles.
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has gone on television to appeal for calm.
He said "extreme elements" were taking advantage of the situation to engage in vandalism and pledged to compensate businesses damaged. Television pictures showed small fires burning in the centre of Athens and hundreds of people wandering through the streets, some attacking banks, businesses and vehicles.
A large Christmas tree in central Syntagma Square was set on fire and windows were smashed on hotels, government buildings and departments stores.
There were reports of looting in some parts of the country.
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These students don't mess around. The cop who shot the kid said it was a ricochet bullet, but witnesses told Greek TV it was a direct shot. I think the statement the prime minister released was kinda lame. I feel like at this point he should visit them at least. Clearly this is becoming a national emergency.
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