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Anarchists attack car showrooms with firebombs in Greece

A group of Greece's local anarchists attacked two car dealerships in central Athens early Sunday, destroying more than 30 automobiles, police said.
About 50 youths rampaged through central Athens firebombing Citroen and Mercedes showrooms, which were severely damaged, but no injuries were reported, police said.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze in two hours.
Police say more than 30 automobiles were destroyed or damaged in the early morning attack, including vehicles parked nearby.
Thirty youths taken in for questioning later in the day were released due to lack of evidence.

Police say the youths may have been acting in solidarity with race rioters in France.

Anarchist groups in Athens and Thessaloniki frequently carry out fire bombings, often targeting banks and the offices of government agencies.
Last month, About 20 Greek young people launched self-made fire- bombs at a police station around Acropolis and destroyed six patrol cars and one motorbike of the police station.