Dramatic footage has emerged from Thessaloniki, Greece, of a riot breaking out after the Polytechnic Students’ Uprising commemoration march.

The video, shot on Thursday night, shows protesters throwing projectiles and flares at police forces.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reportedly said: "The Polytechneio uprising does not fade from memory because it symbolises people’s need and will for more democracy," during the anniversary ceremony.

Greece: massive riots and firebomb rain during 43rd Polytechnic Uprising Anniversary of people’s revolt against the military junta on November 17, 1973. Anarchists and protesters clashed with police, using even small dynamite bombs.The Polytechneio uprising does not fade from memory because it symbolizes people’s need and will for more democracy, said Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday. The prime minister connected the Polytechneio uprising and revolutionary struggle of the time to his administration’s efforts for justice, dignity and transparency.