Memorial marches for Alexandros Grigoropoulos: Traffic Regulations in Athens – Closed Metro Stations

Due to the gatherings and marches organized in memory of Alexandros Grigoropoulos, there will be extraordinary traffic regulations in central Athens during the midday and afternoon hours on Saturday, December 6th.

As stated in a related announcement by the Hellenic Police, “These traffic regulations will be implemented gradually, depending on the prevailing traffic conditions, and the Traffic Directorate of Attica has designed measures to facilitate the flow of traffic in the broader area of central Athens.”
For this reason, drivers are advised to avoid the movement and parking of their vehicles in the wider area of the event venues, both for their convenience and to avoid additional traffic issues.

Additionally, by order of the Hellenic Police, today, Saturday, December 6th, the “University” Metro station will close at 9:00 AM, and the “Syntagma” station will close from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, then reopen at 5:00 PM. Trains will pass through these stations without stopping.

Gatherings and Marches in Central Athens

Two major marches are planned for today. Students and pupils will gather at the Propylaea at 12:00 PM and march towards Exarchia. A second march will start at 6:00 PM from the Propylaea. At 9:00 PM, the traditional gathering will take place at the site of the murder on Mesologgiou and Tzavella Street.
The police warn that security measures will be strict, with road closures and traffic regulations gradually starting from 12:00 PM. Traffic is expected to be temporarily restored after 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM before being closed again for the evening march.
According to an announcement by the General Police Directorate of Athens, these regulations will apply to major roads in the center, depending on traffic conditions. University Street and the surrounding roads towards Omonia and Syntagma will be closed gradually.