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20 May 2024 | 01:26 PM UTC

Greece: Workers to protest in Propylayea, Athens, from 18:30 May 23

Unionized workers to protest in central Athens, Greece, from 18:30 May 23; increased security, localized disruptions likely.

Informational

Unionized multi-sector workers plan to protest in Propylaea, central Athens, from 18:30 May 23. Participants aim to denounce disciplinary and criminal hearings against workers who have been involved in recent union-related activity. Several hundred people will likely participate.

Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration site in the hours before and after the protest. Further demonstrations are likely in the coming days and weeks.

Avoid the affected areas as a standard precaution. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.