In which square did Kostas Georgakis burn himself in protest?
Time Square
Trafalgar Square
St. Peter's Square
Matteotti square
Answer
Matteotti square is located in the city of Athens, Greece. On December 23, 1973, Kostas Georgakis burned himself to death in protest of the junta that had ruled Greece since 1967. His death was a turning point in the struggle against the junta, and helped to bring about its collapse in 1974.
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