Οι Αμερικανοί πολίτες καλούνται να μην κυκλοφορήσουν στο κέντρο της Αθήνας από τις 12 το μεσημέρι και μετά λόγω της συγκέντρωσης που θα γίνει στο Μοναστηράκι στην οποία συμμετέχουν και αντιεξουσιαστές.
Μάλιστα η αμερικανική πρεσβεία καλεί τους πολίτες να αποφύγουν τους δρόμους απ’ όπου θα περάσει η πορεία και υπενθυμίζει οτι ακόμα και οι ειρηνικές διαδηλώσεις μπορεί χωρίς προειδοποίηση να εξελιχθούν σε βίαιες.
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Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens:
Potentially violent demonstration in Athens
February 4, 2012
Athens, Greece
An anarchist collective called “Cycle of Fire,” and other
anti-authoritarians, plan to demonstrate in Monastiraki Square around
12:00 noon on Saturday, February 4, 2012. This will be followed by a
march to the Parliament at Syntagma Square. Please keep in mind that
Monastiraki Square is “Tourism Central” here in Athens. In addition,
it is an area criss-crossed by pedestrian streets that has few wide
routes from which to exit quickly, should a large crowd gather.
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. Citizens to avoid the Monastiraki and
Syntagma Square areas between 1200 – 1800 hours on Saturday, February
4, 2012. This includes the area around Mitropoleos Street, the main
route between Monastiraki and Syntagma. Remember, even demonstrations
intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate
into violence without warning. Avoid areas of demonstrations and, if
you are within the vicinity of any demonstrations, remain vigilant and
exercise caution. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of
your surroundings and local events, monitor local news stations for
updates, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the
U.S. Embassy in Athens. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take
appropriate steps to enhance your personal security. For additional
information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad.” Current information
on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll-free in the United States and Canada or, a regular toll line at
+1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries. These numbers are
available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through
Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). You can also stay up to date by
bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the
current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide
Caution. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page
on Facebook as well. We strongly recommend that U.S. Citizens and
nationals traveling to or residing in Greece enroll in the State
Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
(STEP). U.S. Citizens and nationals without Internet access may enroll
directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Enrolling signs
you up to receive updated information about areas abroad and makes it
easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact you or your
designated contact in case of emergency. You can contact the U.S.
Embassy in Athens or the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki for
general consular assistance and up-to-date information on conditions
in Greece. The U.S. Embassy in Athens is open 8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday-Friday, except on Greek and American official holidays. The
U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki is open every Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:00 am to 13:00, except on Greek and American official
holidays. The U.S. Embassy in Athens can be reached by e-mail at
athensamericancitizenservices@state.gov or by telephone at
210-720-2419, 2415, 2420. Please call 210-729-4444 for after-hours
emergencies. The U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki can be reached
by e-mail at info@usconsulate.gr or by telephone at 2310- 242- 905.
Please call 2310- 242-905 and dial 0 at the prompt for after-hours
emergencies
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