Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission in Greece

Location: Athens and Thessaloniki

The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to planned demonstrations on Friday October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023.

In Athens, a demonstration is planned at Eleftherias Park on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

In Thessaloniki, a demonstration is planned at the Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

Please monitor local media for last-minute demonstration information.

Actions to Take:

Review your travel plans.
Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Monitor local media for updates.
Keep a low profile.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Athens

+(30) 210-721-2951

U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki

+(30) 2310-376-300

State Department – Consular Affairs

(888) 407-4747 or (202) 501-4444

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