Greece: Nationwide protest scheduled for October 7

Event

A nationwide protest is scheduled to take place throughout urban centers of Greece on Wednesday, October 7. The demonstrations have been called for by anti-fascist groups and are being held to protest against the far-right Golden Dawn party. In Athens, participants of the demonstration are set to gather at approximately 09:00 (local time) at the Court of Appeals, where several members of the Golden Dawn party are expected to stand trial for charges of forming a criminal organization. In Thessaloniki, demonstrators are scheduled to gather at 09:30 on Archaias Agoras Square.

A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are possible in the vicinity of all demonstrations.

Advice

Those in Greece are advised to monitor the situation, avoid associated demonstrations, and heed instructions issued by local authorities.