Athens University Metro Station to Close at 10 a.m. Amid Strikes

newsit.gr (Greek) — October 21, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTC

The University metro station in Athens will close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, due to strikes and demonstrations in the city center. Trains will pass through without stopping. The closure is ordered by the police, and other stations, including Syntagma, may also close depending on protest developments. In Thessaloniki, five metro stations will close from 9 a.m., with trains passing through without stopping. These stations are Demokratias, Venizelou, Agias Sofias, Sintrivani, and Panepistimio. Commuters should plan alternative routes, and further announcements are expected.

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