Demonstration Alert

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Athens Greece (April 5, 2019)

Locations:

Central Athens — The U.S. Embassy
Downtown Thessaloniki– Kamara
Lamia—Elefterias Square
Larisa—Tahidromiou Square
Xanthi—Elefterias Square
Komotini — Erinis SquareEvents:
Athens: Leftist and anarchist groups plan to demonstrate at the U.S. Embassy on Saturday April 6 beginning at 1:00 pm. The demonstrators are protesting Greek membership in NATO.

U.S. Embassy personnel and dependents have been advised to avoid the embassy at that time and to be alert to spontaneous demonstrations.

Thessaloniki: Students and leftist groups plan to demonstrate at the U.S. Consulate on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 12:00 pm in Kamara. The demonstrators are protesting Greek membership in NATO.

U.S. Consulate personnel and dependents have been advised to avoid the consulate and downtown Thessaloniki at that time and to be alert to spontaneous demonstrations.

Larisa: On Saturday, April 6, beginning at 6:00 pm at Tahidromiou square, leftist groups plan to protest Greek membership in NATO.

Xanthi: On Saturday, April 6, beginning at 6:00 pm at Elefterias square, leftist groups plan to protest Greek membership in NATO.

Komotini: On Saturday, April 6, beginning at 6:00 pm at Erinis square, leftist groups plan to protest Greek membership in NATO.

Actions to take:

Avoid the area of the demonstration.
Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Carry a copy of photo identification with you at all times.
Monitor local media for updates.
Keep a low profile.Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Athens+(30) 210-720-2414
+(30) 210-720-2490 (after hours)

AthensAmericanCitizenServices@state.gov

https://gr.usembassy.gov
U. S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki+(30) 230-376-3000
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444