Cyprus: Football club supporters to march in Limassol June 1

Event

The Panhellenic Apollo Fans Association plans to stage to march from the Apollon Limassol Football Club's clubhouse to the Limassol Central Police Station from 19:00 on June 1 to protest a five-month prison sentence imposed on two supporters. Police announced extra security measures that they will implement to regulate the protest, including the possible use of a water cannon to disperse unruly crowds. Organizers have not announced the march route. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear, but large crowds are possible.

Transport disruptions are likely along the march route; localized business disruptions are also likely. Clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out, especially if authorities attempt to forcibly disperse crowds.

Advice

Avoid the march as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating near the impacted area. Seek alternative routes to circumvent any related transport disruptions. Heed instructions from authorities.