15 Jan 2020 | 12:04 PM UTC
Greece: Demonstration scheduled in Athens January 16
Civil society group calls for demonstration to protest Acheloos river destruction January 16; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
A civil society group has called for a demonstration in Athens on Thursday, January 16, to protest the planned Acheloos river diversion scheme. Participants plan to gather at 14:00 (local time) in front of the Syntagma Square.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected near the demonstration site.
Advice
Individuals in Athens are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate a heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
