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Demonstration Alert: Greece, Panhellenic General Strike February 28, 2024

Location: Greece

Event: Panhellenic General Strike February 28, 2024

Public sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike throughout Greece for February 28, 2024.

 

In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled at Klafthmonos Square at 11:00 a.m.  In Thessaloniki, demonstrations will be held at the Venizelos Monument and at the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) at 10:30 a.m.  Additional demonstrations are expected to take place throughout Greece during the day.

 

The following strikes are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted:

  • Taxis will be on a 48-hour strike beginning Tuesday, February 27.
  • The National Railway will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • The Attica/Peloponnese Suburban Railway will be on a 24-hour strike
  • Air Traffic Controllers in all airports throughout Greece will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • Port employees/ferries in Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion (Attica) will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • Trams in Athens will be on a 24-hour strike.
  • Buses in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Trolleys in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Buses in Thessaloniki will be on a 24-hour strike.

Other organizations may decide to join the 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for February 28, 2024 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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