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)
- U. S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki+(30) 230-376-3000
- State Department – Consular Affairs
- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Greece Country Information
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