Athens Metro Station Closed as Teachers, Students Rally Nationwide

The metro station "Panepistimio" in Athens was closed from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, due to a 24-hour strike and a nationwide education rally. The closure was ordered by the Greek Police as part of increased security measures. The central protest rally is scheduled for 12:00 PM at the Propylaea, followed by a march to Parliament. Teachers, students, and hospital doctors are participating, with various unions declaring strikes or work stoppages. Other metro lines, buses, trolleys, and the tram are operating normally, though delays are possible. The 24-hour strike was proclaimed by the Didaskaliki Omospondia Ellados (DOE) for primary school teachers, while the OLMΕ called a work stoppage for secondary teachers. The ADEDY union also announced a work stoppage for public sector employees to facilitate participation in the demonstrations.