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Traveling accidents often occur without notification. Heck, I walked in my living room yesterday to discover that my dog had torn my passport on, even though I had about 87 toys on the floor!
That qualifies, right?
Anyway, the American embassy has just has one New Travel Alert To offer travelers an advanced notification for what is certainly a headache-inducing chaos, because all routes will in fact come to a screaming stop in some of the most popular destinations in Greece this week.
That’s right. If you think that you are starting the journey of your life for a late winter disnainting, a planned demonstration is set to make a damper on travelers’ vacation plans.
This is what every traveler who visits Greece this week must know:
Planned demonstration 28 February 2025
Are you aware of the Tempi -Trainramp? If not, you are about to be, because that is the cause of a planned demonstration that takes place on 28 February.
The deadliest train disaster in the history of Greece resulted in 57 lives that were taken when a passenger train collided almost two years ago with a freight train.
Of course, when these things happen, just like disasters in our own country, we require answers and accountability.
That is also the case in Greece, because this occupancy tragedy does not yet have to meet the investigations of loved ones into what happened and who is responsible.
As such, demonstrators have formed at least two meetings to publicly express their opinion.
What is important for tourists to know is that, according to the American embassy, some demonstrations have become violent in the past, which unfortunately is why officials are preparing for sausage-case scenarios by essentially closing travel activities (about this shortly).
Visitors must be aware of these two public demonstrations:
- Athens: Syntagma Square at 11:00 am
- Thessaloniki: The Venizelos statue on Egnatia Street at 11:00 am
Airport, Taxi, Trains and Ferry Shutdowns
For a short time this week, visitors to Greece will again receive a glimpse of 2020.
Airports, taxi services, trains and ferry managers are closed.
The American embassy did not give the exact time frame for the shutdowns of these services, but it can be assumed that it coincides with the planned protests.
As for airports, air traffic controllers will be on strike for 24 hours, resulting in a rural Black -out. The expected popular Greek airlines Olympic Air and Aegean Air will change the routes of travelers for both domestic and international flights.
With regard to the taxis, their strike will only take place for a few hours (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
However, trains and boat operators, including popular ferries, will take a 24 -hour strike.
For now there is no official word if Uber could be a Maas in the law, but your best gamble is to make and catch up in your hotel or Airbnb for a day The White Lotus.
It is worth noting that the embassy also stated: “The federations of employees of the public and private sector have announced that they will participate in a 24-hour general strike on 28 February 2025.”
Where the embassy says to avoid
As you could imagine, February 28 may not be the best day to visit Athens as tempting if possible.
Given the unpredictable circumstances and high emotions of these types of meetings, it is best to completely avoid them.
Moreover, the embassy is called on all tourists to avoid the following locations:
- Universities
- Hellenian train offices
- City square
- Public buildings
The embassy also emphasizes that the police are equipped with tear gas when every situation evokes its use, and although Athens and Thessaloniki will certainly see demonstrations, some can also present themselves with little attention in other popular destinations in Greece.
If you stay in another area of Greece, the embassy advises you to closely follow local media and government sources and to keep a low profile and avoid large meetings.
Auxiliary contacts
If you need help, here are the best contacts:
Our embassy Athens:
Our Consulate General Thessaloniki:
State Department – Consular Affairs:
- (202) 501-4444
- (888) 407-4747
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