Polytechneio

Polytechneio, also known as the Polytechnic Uprising, is a significant historical event in Greece that occurred on November 17, 1973. It was a student-led protest against the military junta that ruled the country at that time. The uprising took place at the National Technical University of Athens and resulted in a tragic loss of lives, with several students killed by the regime’s forces. The event is remembered as a symbol of resistance and struggle for democracy in Greece.