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Athens Bans Outdoor Gatherings Ahead of Zelensky Visit Today

Police cite a serious public-safety threat in imposing a daylong ban on outdoor assemblies across central Athens, Filothei, Chalandri.

Overview

  • The prohibition applies on 16 November from 06:00 to 22:00 and covers the city center as well as the Filothei and Chalandri districts.
  • Authorities say assemblies pose risks of serious crimes and potential disruption to socio-economic life in the affected areas.
  • ERT reports Athens is the first stop on Volodymyr Zelensky’s European tour, with his arrival expected around midday for high-level talks on energy and defense.
  • Ukrainian media report a possible energy agreement to increase U.S. LNG deliveries via the Alexandroupolis FSRU and the Revithoussa terminal, a claim not confirmed by Greek officials.
  • The Greek portal pronews.gr says Zelensky may ask Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for Patriot air-defense systems and Mirage 2000-5 fighters, which remains unverified.