Embassy of the United States Athens, Greece

Messages for U.S. citizens are notices to  American citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy distributed by the Embassy or volunteer U.S. citizens.

While we make an effort to keep our website current based on the information which comes to our attention, other demonstrations besides those listed may occur.

The United States Embassy will begin posting information about upcoming demonstrations in Athens at our website

http://athens.usembassy.gov/demonstrations.html

Demonstrations take place in Greece regularly in response to world events or local developments. We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.  American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

• January 22, 2013 - Security Message: Update on Explosion at The Mall Athens (PDF 75KB)
• January 20, 2013 - Security Message: Explosion at the Mall Athens (PDF 33KB)
• November 16, 2012 - Security Message: Safety and Security in Greece (PDF 46KB)
• November 15, 2012 - Security Message: November 17th Demonstrations (PDF 37KB)
• October 1, 2012 - U.S. Consul Will Visit Karpathos on October 17 and 18, 2012
• October 1, 2012 - Voting Message for U.S. Citizens
• September 12, 2012 - U.S. Consul to Visit Messini September 24 and September 25, 2012
• August 24, 2012- Security Message for U.S. Citizens (PDF 88K)
• July 18, 2012 - Worldwide Caution
• July 2, 2012 - Voting Reminder for U.S. Citizens
• February 11 & 12, 2012 - Potentially Violent Demonstration in Athens 
• February 8, 2012 - Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Dangerous Flooding of Evros River in Northern Greece (PDF 88K)
• February 3, 2012 - Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens:  Potentially Violent Demonstration in Athens (PDF 109K) 
• January 27, 2012 - Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Potentially Violent Demonstration in Athens (PDF 76K)