After the arrival of Mrs. Merkel, mass protests began in Athens. The demonstrators demanded Merkel to return to where she came from. Overclock inhospitable Greeks sent reinforced groups of police and special forces.
There were clashes and clashes between security forces and protesters. Demonstrators threw bottles and smoke bombs at the police. The security forces in response used brute force.
The result of the protests was the arrest of ten people. Special detachments used tear gas against demonstrators.