Passing the Point of No Return: Interview with Rouvikonas Anarchist Collective [1]

 

Athens, Greece – Since 2013, the Rouvikonas Anarchist Collective has been striking back at abusive government power, economic exploitation, and organizing against state repression.

Headquartered in a squat in Athens, the capital city of Greece, this elusive anarchist group is known for its swift, high-profile, controlled attacks. Each target carefully chosen for their negative impacts on society.

Unicorn Riot sat down with Thanos, a member of Rouvikonas [2] (Greek: Ρουβίκωνας) who works as a server for a living.

Thanos spoke to us about the history, the interventions and actions that Rouvikonas has taken and the State’s repression in response. He also shared his thoughts about internationalism, anarchism, building a better world, and why he is against idolizing Exarcheia.

We met in the basement of K*Vox [3], a self-managed and squatted social center adjacent to Exarcheia Square. The center offers beverages, a library, a large meeting place that’s been used for many different assemblies and a free health care facility [4] which serves the historically anti-authoritarian neighborhood of Exarcheia.

Acting Locally, Thinking Globally - Full Interview With Rouvikonas Anarchist Collective [5] from Unicorn Riot [6] on Vimeo [7].