Incident Details

On 28 January, protests are planned by student organizations between 12:00-15:00 local time. Protesters are expected to meet in the area of the Statue of Venizelos and Polytechnic School atrium. Protests are against new university policies regarding security forces on campuses. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternate routes to avoid protests. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.