Alexis Grigoropoulos: The gatherings in Athens for the sad anniversary – Draconian security measures
Under draconian security measures, the two established routes for his memory will take place in the center of Athens Alexandrou Grigoropoulos who was murdered by the weapon of the special guard Epaminondas Korkoneas at Expiration 14 years ago.
The first gathering, as every year, is planned for 12 noon in Propylaia by pupils, students and other collectives from the educational community.
It will follow in the afternoon at 18.00 also in Propylaia, a gathering with invitations from the parties of the Left and collectives from the anti-authoritarian space.
At 21.00 there is also the established call to the scene of the murder of the then 15-year-old student, at the intersection of Messolongiou and Tzavella streets in Exarchia.
Traffic regulations
Due to the gatherings, traffic regulations will be put in place in the center of Athens with the stoppage of vehicle traffic on all the streets surrounding Omonia Square and Syntagma Square.
There will also be modifications to the itineraries of the public transport on the lines coming from the center of Athens, while as announced from 9 in the morning when the metro station at the University was closed. Trains will pass through the station without stopping.
The Police announcement about the routes states the following:
Due to the rallies-marchs that have been announced for tomorrow Tuesday (06-12-2022), extraordinary arrangements will be made during the noon and afternoon hours on various road axes of the Center of Athens.
The above traffic regulations will be implemented gradually and depending on the traffic conditions presented.
From the Attica Traffic Directorate and will plan measures to facilitate traffic in the wider area of the center 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 service and to avoid traffic problems.