27 Jun 2023 | 06:58 AM UTC
Cyprus: Petrol station owners to protest in Nicosia from 11:00 June 27
Petrol station owners to protest in Nicosia, Cyprus, form 11:00 June 27. Increased security, localized traffic disruptions likely.
Event
Petrol station owners are planning to stage a protest march in Nicosia from 11:00 June 27 over their alleged loss of income. The demonstrators plan to march from the Metehan checkpoint in Agios Dometios to the Presidential Palace. Up to several hundred people could participate in the action.
Police have announced the closure of roads near the rally sites and along the march route. Increased security is likely near the affected area. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling near rally sites.
