13 Aug 2024 | 12:17 PM UTC
Greece: Activists to protest in central Athens, Aug. 13
Political activists plan to protest at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, from 20:00 Aug. 13. Increased security likely.
Political and environmental activists led by the Subversive Alliance for Athens organization plan to stage a protest at Syntagma Square in Athens from 20:00 Aug. 13. The action aims to denounce the government's response and policy towards wildfires in Attica. 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.
