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Demonstrations

U.S. Embassy Athens Demonstration Notice

Demonstrations for Thursday, February 14th :

10:00   Parents and Teachers of Music and Art Schools, will gather at Klathmonos Square, march to the Parliament and back to Klathmonos Square where they will hold a

10:00   Retirees will demonstrate at Ethnikis Antistassis Square (across the Athens Town Hall, Omonia Square).

11:00   Anti-authoritarians and the “Coordinating Committee of Solidarity” of the people of Halkidiki will demonstrate outside the State Council offices (47-49 Panepistimiou Street, Omonia Square).

12:00   Students will demonstrate outside the Ministry of Education (37 A. Papandreou Street, Maroussi).

12:00   IKA (Greek Social Security) employees will demonstrate at Syntagma Square.

17:00   Anti-authoritarians and “ad hoc” organizations will demonstrate at “Thissio” electric train station.  A march may follow.

18:00   Anti-authoritarians and “ad hoc” organizations will demonstrate outside Holargos Town Hall at Holargos suburb.

18:00   Students of various university associations will gather at Omonia Square.

Work Stoppages for Thursday, February 14th:

11:00 – 17:00     Blue buses.

 

13:00   Teachers will gather at the Ministry of Education (37 A. Papandreou Str., Marousi)

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Remember, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence without warning. Avoid areas of demonstrations and, if you are within the vicinity of any demonstrations, remain vigilant and exercise caution. 

Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings and local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Embassy in Athens or the U. S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.  For additional information, please refer to A Safe Trip Abroad. 

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You can contact the U.S. Embassy in Athens or the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki for general consular assistance and up-to-date information on conditions in Greece.  Check this website for opening hours and contact information.  

Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, a regular toll line at +1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).  You can also stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.