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11 Jul 2024 | 09:30 AM UTC

Greece: Uniuonized journalists to protest in Athens July 11

Activists and unionized journalists will protest at Eleftherias Square, Athens, Greece, on July 11; increased security likely.

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Journalists and activists are planning to protest at Eleftherias Square, Athens, from 12:30 July 11. The action will be held by the SYRIZA Political Secretariat building and aims to denounce the suspension of daily issues of "I Avgi", SYRIZA's newspaper. Several hundred people are likely to attend the event.

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.

Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. 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.