The Beijing Olympics torch relay reached the ancient Acropolis on Saturday amid heavy police security and brief demonstrations by small groups of protesters.
Police briefly scuffled with a group of anti-globalization demonstrators shortly after the relay entered the city limits. At the foot of the Acropolis, another group unfurled a banner reading "Free Tibet."
The relays were not disrupted by either protest and no arrests were reported.
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