Incident Details
On 17 September at 18:30 local time in Athens, union protests are scheduled to begin at the Propylaea and march towards the Hellenic Parliament. Simultaneously, protests in Thessaloniki will be held at the Eleftherios Venizelos statue demanding the reopening of schools after the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic and localized disruptions at protest sites are likely.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests. 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 news and social media.
