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ΖΤΗ ΧΤΕΖΙΝΗ ΤΑΞΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ ΑΝΑΦΕΡΟΝΤΑΙ ΤΟ ΠΟΛΥΤΕΧΝΕΙΟ, ΤΑ ΕΞΑΡΧΕΙΑ ΤΟ ΖΥΝΤΑΓΜΑ, Η ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ, Η ΑΡΙΖΤΟΤΕΛΟΥΖ ΚΑΙ ΤΑ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΖΤΗΜΙΑ, ΩΖ ΧΩΡΟΙ ΠΡΟΖ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗΝ!

Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki., Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. Greek police are generally prohibited from entering Greek public university campuses. As a result, the campuses are sometimes exploited as a refuge by people who may engage in petty crime and vandalism. Information regarding demonstrations which have been brought to the attention of the U.S. Embassy can be found on the Embassy web site.
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