Police measures are draconian for the anniversary of the assassination of Alexandros Grigoropoulos on Wednesday, December 6.

According to EL.AS officers, the planning includes thousands of police officers and pre-checks police security measures for Wednesday (6/12). In fact, there will be reinforcement of the police forces with MAT squads from the province.

They will implement this plan at least 4,000 police officers from all Law, Security and Traffic services while helicopters and drones will provide the image from the air in order to direct ground forces.

According to the same sources, police barriers and patrols will be determined according to the itineraries of the rallies – marches.

Security measures will also be increased in the area of ​​Exarchia.

When do “Paneistimio” and “Monastiraki” Metro stations close

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, by order of EL.AS, the “Paneistimio” Metro station will close at 9 am and the “Monastiraki” station from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and from 6:00 pm until later .

Trains will pass through these stations without stopping.

Traffic arrangements on Wednesday, December 6

Emergency traffic regulations on various road axes in the center of Athens will take place during noon and evening hours on Wednesday, December 6, 2023due to the gatherings-marchs that have been announced for the completion of (15) years since the assassination of Alexandros Grigoropoulos.

The traffic regulations will be implemented gradually and according to the traffic conditions presented.

Measures to facilitate traffic in the wider area of ​​the center of Athens have been planned and will be taken by the Attica Traffic Directorate.

The Police appeals to drivers to avoid driving and parking their vehicles in the wider area of ​​the event venues, both to serve them and to avoid additional traffic problems.