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Ο σταθμός μετρό Ευαγγελισμός στην Αθήνα άνοιξε ξανά. Είχε κλείσει προσωρινά από την αστυνομία λόγω μιας συγκέντρωσης αναρχικών. Οι αρχές απαγόρευσαν τις δημόσιες συγκεντρώσεις στο κέντρο της Αθήνας για το Σαββατοκύριακο, για να αποτρέψουν εντάσεις εξαιτίας της επετείου της κρίσης των Ιμίων.

Translation

Evangelismos metro station in Athens has reopened. It was temporarily closed by the police due to a gathering of anarchists. Authorities banned public gatherings in the centre of Athens over the weekend to prevent tensions related to the anniversary of the Imia crisis.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Why was the Evangelismos metro station temporarily closed?

It was closed temporarily by the police due to a gathering of anarchists.

Question 2: What did the authorities do to prevent tensions in Athens during the weekend?

They banned public gatherings in the center of Athens.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- open

(f.) - police

- because of

(f.) - authorities

- prohibit

- prevent

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▌01/02/2025

The Evangelismos metro station in Athens has reopened after being temporarily closed by the police. The closure took place on Friday afternoon, as a precautionary measure due to a gathering of anarchists. This gathering was in response to a planned assembly by groups including Golden Dawn to mark the 29th anniversary of the Imia crisis.

Metro Station Reopens Amidst Imia Anniversary Tensions Metro Station Reopens Amidst Imia Anniversary Tensions (Illustration)

The police, who were concerned about the potential for clashes, opted to close the station, preventing trains from stopping at Evangelismos even though they continued through. This decision formed part of a broader strategy to ensure public safety amidst the heightened tensions.

In anticipation of potential unrest surrounding the Imia anniversary, the Greek authorities have announced a prohibition on all public outdoor gatherings in the central area of Athens from Saturday morning until Sunday morning. This ban specifically targets events set to take place in Rizari Square, near the Imia Memorial, which is a locus for such gatherings.

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