Public Transportation Strike Alert – U. S. Mission Greece

Location: Athens, Greece

Event: The following strikes are scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted:

·         Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will be on a 24-hour strike.

·        Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will be on a 24-hour strike.

·        Trams will be on a 24-hour strike.

·        Trolleys will be on a 24-hour strike.

·        Buses will be on a 24-hour strike.

Other organizations may decide to join the 24-hour Transportation Strike for September 21, 2022 without prior warning.  Please monitor www.apergia.gr and local media for last minute strike notifications.

 Actions to Take:

·        Review your travel plans.

·        Contact your airline or travel company for assistance.

·        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

AthensAmericanCitizenServices@state.gov

https://gr.usembassy.gov

U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki

+(30) 2310-376-300

State Department – Consular Affairs

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

Greece Country Information

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