Protests by textile workers near PM's arrival in Komotini

Protesting textile union employees in Komotini, northeast Greece, were held back
shortly before the arrival of Prime Minister George Papandreou at a local hotel, where the regional council of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace was set to meet. 

Protesters had gathered near a local university adjacent to the hotel, chanting slogans and the riot police used tear gas when they attempted to approach further. 

Members of the Communist Party-affiliated Pame trade union grouping had also gathered near the hotel to protest against government policy. 

source: ANA-MPA