Greece: Students to protest in Thessaloniki, June 29

Event

Student activists are planning to protest in central Thessaloniki June 29 against proposed education reforms. Participants will gather at 13:00 at the Venizelos monument; attendance will likely be in the hundreds.

Related security measures, including movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions until the protest has concluded. Previous such protests in Thessaloniki have seen scuffles with police. Although bystanders are not likely to be targeted in any violence, they would face a significant indirect threat.

Advice

Exercise caution in the city center and avoid the Venizelos monument June 29 due to the potential for violence and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow additional time for travel in affected areas.