Best known for its direct actions in Greece’s capitol city, the anti-authoritarian collective Rouvikonas has increasingly expanded beyond Athens. Over the past year, the collective has established a presence in Thessaloniki and Larissa, as well as in other parts of the country.

Their expansion, which includes mutual aid projects and volunteer firefighting, comes as they face new challenges including state repression. Greek Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis recently described Rouvikonas as a “criminal organization,” arguing that its activities warranted consolidating criminal case files across the country, as had been done in the case of Golden Dawn.

Rouvikonas has rejected the characterization, describing the government’s actions as another attack by the Greek state who is attempting to quell their popular buildup. Unicorn Riot sat down with several members of the collective to learn more.

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