16 Dec 2024 | 03:47 PM UTC
Greece: Activists plan to protest in Thessaloniki Dec. 17-18
Activists plan protests in Thessaloniki, Greece, Dec. 17-18. Increased security, localized disruptions likely; possible clashes.
Activists affiliated with several organizations plan to gather at Kamara Square in Thessaloniki from 19:00 on Dec. 17 for a protest march, and protest at the Thessaloniki Courthouse from 09:00 on Dec. 18; the Dec. 17 march route remains unclear. The purpose of the actions is to denounce the recent arrest of 110 activists during a demonstration that took place in Thessaloniki on Dec. 6. Participation in the events may range from several hundred into the low thousands.
Authorities are likely to deploy increased security to monitor the gatherings. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the protest sites. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers are possible.
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution. Plan for extra travel time to reach destinations near the protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately leave the area at the first signs of confrontation.
