22 Jul 2024 | 08:06 AM UTC
Greece: Unionized workers to protest in Athens, July 24
Unionized workers will protest near the Ministry of Energy along Mesogeion Street in Athens, Greece, from 19:30 July 24.
Unionized workers led by the Federation of Industrial Societies of Attica (OBSA) will stage a protest along Mesogeion Street at the Ministry of Energy from 19:30 on July 24. The action aims to denounce the latest increase in energy prices, which is impacting professionals' livelihoods. Several hundred participants are likely to attend.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gathering. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. Violence is not anticipated.
As a standard precaution, avoid the affected area. Allow additional time for travel near the protest site. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.