01 Nov 2024 | 08:26 AM UTC
Greece: Students' groups plan to protest in Propylaia, Athens, Nov. 4
Students' groups plan to protest in Propylaia, Athens, Greece, from 12:00 Nov. 4. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Students' groups plan to protest in Propylaia, Athens, Nov. 4. The Student Associations of Athens will denounce shortages of teaching staff and investment in school infrastructure, among other issues. It is possible that several hundred to low thousands will take part in the event. Further smaller protests are likely in urban centers across Greece.
Local authorities will likely to deploy heightened security to the protest site, to facilitate the event and to mitigate any disruptions. Road closures and localized transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the event. Militant protestors may perform acts of graffiti or vandalism. Confrontations and scuffles between students and security forces are possible.
Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near to the protest site. Heed instructions from authorities. Depart the area immediately at the first sign of violence.