Gatherings in Athens for the sad anniversary of Grigoropoulos Draconian security measures 14 years have passed since the murder of Alexander in Exarchia
Under draconian security measures will take place in the center of Athens for the two established marches in memory of Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was murdered by the gun of special guard Epaminondas Korkoneas in Exarchia 14 years ago.
The first gathering as every year is scheduled for 12 noon at Propylaea by pupils, students and other collectives from the educational community.
It will follow in the afternoon at 18.At 9.00 p.m., also at Propylaea, there will be a meeting with calls from left-wing parties and collectives from the anti-authoritarian space.
At 9.00 p.m., there will be the usual call at the murder site of the then 15-year-old student, at the intersection of Mesologgiou and Tzavella streets in Exarchia.
At 9.00 p.m., there will be a call at the murder site of the then 15-year-old student, at the intersection of Mesologgiou and Tzavella streets in Exarchia.
Traffic regulations
Due to the rallies, traffic regulations will be put in place in the centre of Athens with the interruption of vehicle traffic on all roads around Omonia Square and Syntagma Square.
There will also be modifications to public transport timetables on lines passing through the centre of Athens and, as announced, the metro station at the University of Athens will be closed from 9am. The trains will pass through the station without stopping.
The police announcement on the marches states the following.
The above traffic regulations will be implemented gradually and depending on the traffic conditions.
The Attica Traffic Police Directorate has planned and will take measures to facilitate traffic in the wider area of the centre of Athens. For this reason, drivers are requested to avoid moving and parking their vehicles in the wider area of the event venues, both for their convenience and to avoid additional traffic problems.
Source: in.gr
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