The Foreign Office issued a new warning to Britons vacationing in Greece, advising them to “remain vigilant about their surroundings” and “follow the recommendations of the authorities. “This comes after security measures were tightened at several tourist spots.
On June 24, the UK Foreign Office updated its recommendation for Greece, which includes warnings about crime, local legislation, and protests. The Greek government has reinforced security in some highly frequented areas “due to the events in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories”. “
Demonstrations have been organized and more demonstrations are expected to take place in Athens, urging tourists to remain vigilant. Tourists were asked to “stay away from protests” and leave the domain if a protest begins.
The Foreign Ministry statement said: “The Greek government has tightened security in some places, adding tourist sites, due to events in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. “
“Lately there is an increased threat of demonstrations of this type, especially in the center of Athens. Stay alert to your surroundings, away from demonstrations and follow the recommendations of local authorities,” Birmingham Live reports.
Strikes may take place in the short term and cause disruption to buses, trains, ferries and air transport, as well as road and border networks, the government has warned. Previous protests have taken place around major squares in central Athens, including Syntagma Square.
The Foreign Ministry recently updated its travel advisory, noting, “Some protests in the future have turned violent. Avoid demonstrations as much as imaginable and stay away from the last known safe place. Security forces occasionally use tear gas to disperse protests. , which can affect your breathing and vision.
Visitors are also requested to keep a secure copy of their passport’s photo page, as incidents of pickpocketing (against passports, wallets and purses) occur in the busiest tourist areas. They also noted that Greek law requires tourists to present their passports at all times at the request of the police.
It is a more productive practice to keep in mind that duplicates may not be accepted.
In addition, British government advisers advocate dividing suitcases into other bags and pockets. When driving abroad, valuables are hidden and cars are left locked at all times.
Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area or, if possible, in a secure parking lot.
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