Greece: Activists to protest in central Athens Oct. 15

Event

Activists are planning to protest in central Athens Oct. 15 to denounce government measures to combat COVID-19. Participants will gather from 19:00 on Exarcheia Square.

The protest is likely to be well attended, and authorities will deploy additional police to the protest areas. Increased security measures, including movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions until the protests have concluded. Although the event will likely to pass off without major incident, clashes have taken place at previous related demonstrations and isolated violence is possible between police and protesters, particularly if the latter becomes disruptive or attempt to breach security cordons.

Advice

Exercise caution and allow additional time for travel near Exarcheia Square on the evening of Oct. 15. Avoid the demonstration to mitigate associated disruptions and as a routine security precaution. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation.