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27 Nov 2021 | 12:22 PM UTC

Greece: Union plans demonstration in Athens Nov.29

Athens Builders' Union plans demonstration at Ministry of Labor in Athens, Greece, 18:00 Nov. 29; heightened security, disruptions likely.

Informational

Event

The Athens Builders' Union has scheduled a demonstration in Athens on Nov. 29. Participants will gather at the Ministry of Labor as of 18:00. The demonstration is scheduled to call on the government to implement additional health and safety measures for construction employees.

As a precaution, authorities will likely implement additional security measures in the vicinity of the protest. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely. Widespread violence is unlikely.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in Athens the evening of Nov. 29.