Polytechnic: Crowd of people in memory events – Gates closed to start the course

At 13:00 noon his gates were closed, as soon the established embassy is expected to begin. With the established course at the U.S. embassy culminate events for the anniversary of the Polytechnic student uprising, at dawn on 17 November 1973. Despite the rain, many families with children, representatives of bodies and clubs have been coming from the morning to the historic building complex of the Polytechnic in Patissia, to pay tribute to students who revolted at the dawn of 17 November 1973. The thrill was evident both by those who lived the events closely, and by those who recall them from their memory, who went to deposit a flower in the historical monument. “The thrill is absolute. What I remember is that in those days there was a pulse,” said a lady of the so-called “generation of the Polytechnic”, who came to the site along with her daughter and two grandchildren. “This is an historic event and we should not bypass it,” he added, “it is absolutely timely and it is good to never forget our history, because whoever forgets it is doomed to erase.” Families with children went to pay tribute, with a flower or a drawing and with parents explaining to their young children why they have come here. “Wet-sleeved, we said that we would come, because it is very important to commemorate the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising,” stressed the father of a 6-year-old child. “At school we had the festival for the Polytechnic and I was excited about these students,” said Maria, a fourth-grade student and added: “I am proud of them, because thanks to them we have freedom and joy”. “We teach the children that we are continuing the race,” the mother of two young children stressed. Athens On the lookout are 5,500 thousand police officers, while drones and helicopters have been recruited. After a meeting was decided all university institutions are kept by EL.A. Forces of MAT, men of the Task Force, Zeus, Security and Traffic have gathered since the morning in downtown Athens, for the march to the U.S. embassy in Basilissi Sophia. The “airs” of EL.A. as well as helicopters and drones that will transmit live image to the GADA operations center, in the presence of prosecutors. Traffic arrangements Additional traffic arrangements today Sunday (17.11.2024) have been implemented on Kifissia and Panormos Avenue. Detailedly, a ban on stop and parking, as well as a stop on vehicle traffic, which is carried out gradually and according to the traffic conditions presented, from 06:00 hours Sunday 17-11-2024 until the end of the events, as follows: -Leof. Kifisia, in its section between Alexander and Katehaki Avenues in both (2) traffic streams, as well as in its verticals until the first parallel road. – Panormu, in her section between Avenue. Kifisia and Larissis Street in both (2) traffic streams, as well as in its verticals to the first parallel road. The above traffic arrangements are carried out gradually and according to the traffic conditions presented. Detailed traffic arrangements – Prohibition of stop and parking, as well as interruption of vehicle traffic, which are carried out gradually and according to the traffic conditions presented, from 6 a.m. Friday 15-11-2024 to 6 a.m. Monday 18-11-2024, as follows: – Stournaris, in its section between P. Archives and 3rd September Street. – 28 October (Patissia), in its section between the streets of Kodrigtonos and El. Venizelos (University) in both traffic currents, as well as its verticals until the first parallel road. – Tositsa pedestrian street. – Polytechnic footpath. – Bouboulinas, in its section between Stournaris Street and L. Alexandra. – George, in her section between Stournaris and Kapodistria. – Bottonia, in its section between Stournaris and Kapodistria. – Kaningos, in its section between Stournaris and Chalkcondyli Streets. – Solomos, in its section between 3 September and P. Archives. – Kapodistrian, in its section between Botsis Streets and September III. – Exhibition Square. – Bronzecondyle, in its section between 3rd of September and P. Kaninggos. – Averof, in its section between October 28th (Patissia) and Marni. – Verangerou, in its section between Kaninggos and Marnis Streets. – Sp. Trikoupi, in its section between L. Alexandra and P. Exarchies. – Solonos, in its section between Hippokratis and Patusa Streets. – Prohibition of the stop and parking of vehicles, Sunday 17-11-2024 from 6 a.m. and a gradual interruption of traffic from 12 noon until the end of the events: – El. Venizelos (University), throughout its length and its verticals to the first parallel street. – Omonoia Square. – Aeolus, in its section between El. Venizelos Streets (University) and Stadium. – Stage, throughout its length and its verticals until the first parallel road. – Syntagma Square. – B. Georgiou I, throughout its length. – L. Vas. Sophias, throughout its length in both traffic currents, as well as in its verticals until the first parallel road. – Academy, throughout its length, as well as its verticals to the first parallel road. – L. Alexandras, throughout its length in both traffic currents, as well as its verticals to the first parallel road. – Jelon, in its section between the Satellite and P. Bones. – P. Bones, in its section between Gelon Street and L. Vass. Sophia. – Satellite, in its section between P. Kyriakos Street and L. Vas. Sophias. – L. Vass. Amalias, throughout its length, as well as in its verticals to the first parallel road. – Philhellene, throughout its length, as well as its verticals until the first parallel road. – L. Syngros, in its section between Ath Street. Diakou and L. Vas. Amalia. – P. Tsaldari (Piraeus), in its section between the Sacred Road and P. Omonoia. – Athena, throughout its length. – Ermou, in its part between Athena and P. Tsaldari (Piraeus). – Choha, all along. – Sutsu, in its section between P. Mavili and Choha Street. – Zachharov, in its section between Alexander and Vas. Sophias. – L. Kifisia, in its section between the Leophores Katehakis and Alexandras, in the traffic stream to Athens. – L. Messogeia, in its section between L. Katehaki and Feidippidou Street, in the traffic stream to Athens. – Pheidippidou, in its section between the Avenues of Messogeia and Vas. Sophias. – Michalakopoulou, in its part between Feidippidou and Sp. Mercouri roads in both traffic streams. – L. Vas. Kon/nou, throughout its length, in the traffic stream to Kifisia. – Ardittou, all along, in traffic to L. Vas. Conn/nu. – Vass.Alexandrou, in its section between L. Vass Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Ventiri, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Hatzigianni Mexi in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Iridanos, in its section between L. Vass Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Papadiamantopoulou, in its section between Michalakopoulou Street and L. Vas. Sophia. – Aeginitou, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Papadiamantopoulou Street. – Lourou, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Lambsakos, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Semitelos in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Kerasountos, in its section between L. Vass Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. – Kartali, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Evros Street. – Lykaonia, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Evros Street. – Ang. Pyrri, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Evros Street. – Xenia, in its section between L. Vas Sophia and Michalakopoulou Street. The above traffic arrangements are carried out gradually and according to the traffic conditions presented. Furthermore, according to the decision of the ‘road transport S.A.’, amendments will be made to the routes and stops of the means of transport (buses – Trolley). The Attica Traffic Directorate designed and implemented traffic facilitation measures in the wider area of the center of Athens. Finally, Traffic invites drivers on Sunday 17-11-2024 to avoid traffic and parking of their vehicles at the venues of the events, the route and around the U.S. Embassy. A. as well as in the wider area of the centre, both to serve them and to prevent additional traffic problems. Metro stations closed At 14:00 the stations of the Metro Regiment, Monastiraki, Evangelism, Concert Hall, Omonia and University are closed. The trains will pass through them without making a stop. The stations will be reopened at the latest command of ELAS.