Scheduled for noon, the trial didn’t begin till 13:30 native time and completed at 15:00.

Due to the big variety of individuals concerned – there are greater than 140 defendants and 220 witnesses – the trial is happening, not within the courthouse, however in a specifically designed room subsequent to Korydallos high-security jail, in southern Attica.

The attorneys have requested a bigger courtroom, which can be thought-about by the judges for the following date later this month.

The court docket is a three-member panel – there are three senior judges who will rule by majority.

The defendants are followers who face trial on counts of taking part in a felony organisation associated to a 2023 incident of hooligan violence in Piraeus-port metropolis, that allegedly resulted within the demise of a police officer.

Early on Wednesday morning, the road outdoors the constructing was blocked off by police. Some Olympiacos followers gathered, however there was no organised gathering in a present of assist to the defendants.

Police measures have been very strict – there was an ID verify on everybody who wished to enter the courtroom and a metallic detector was used to scan backpacks. There are separate entrances for attorneys and witnesses within the trial and journalists. A makeshift media centre was arrange in an adjoining room.

The trial started in absolute silence because the judges took to the bench and requested the presence of the defendants. The names of the defendants and witnesses have been learn out. Cops wore hoods and have been closely armed.

The following listening to will happen on November 25.