21 Nov 2023 | 04:24 PM UTC
Greece: Activists to demonstrate nationwide Nov. 22
Activists to protest across Greece Nov. 22 to denounce new tax measures. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Activists plan to demonstrate across Greece Nov. 22 to denounce new tax measures. Organizers allege that the new tax rules place additional strain on independent professionals and small businesses while failing to combat tax evasion among high earners. Planned actions include:
Athens: March from Korai Square to Ministry of Finance (10 Karagiorgi Servias) from 12:00.
Heraklion: Protest at Eleftheria Square from 12:00.
Thessaloniki: Taxi strike from 05:00 Nov. 22-05:00 Nov. 23.
Thessaloniki: Vehicular protest from Michael Psellou Street to Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace (2 Proxenon) from 09:30.
Thessaloniki: March from Thessaloniki Chamber of Handicrafts (BETh) to Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace from 11:00.
Volos: Protest at Agiou Nikolaou Square from 10:30.
Additional protests are likely in cities and towns nationwide. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near all demonstrations. Low-level confrontations between protestors and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Allow additional time for travel, particularly within cities, as disruptive protests may form unexpectedly. Use travel alternatives to taxis in Thessaloniki. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
