The overall project is budgeted at 7.3 million euros and with a competition timetable until late 2026

Concerns raised over nighttime safety as authorities test extended transit hours across Attica

The public transport operator “Athens Urban Rail Transport” (STASY) said the train would bypass the Syntagma station after 6 pm.

As the protest route will lead to the U.S. Embassy, significant traffic disruptions are also expected in central Athens throughout the evening

The closure comes ahead of a scheduled rally at 7:00 PM in Syntagma Square, organized as part of the Global Day of Action for Palestine.

If successful, the initiative could pave the way for more regular overnight service on weekends, marking a significant shift in how Athenians move around the city after dark

The proposal aims to reduce road accidents and improve safety while offering more accessible public transport late into the night.

To accommodate passengers during the closures, the Athens Mass Transit System (OASA) has introduced a temporary circular bus route, X12.

Passengers were trapped inside a stalled train in complete darkness for over an hour following a suicide attempt at Evangelismos station. They were eventually instructed to evacuate by walking through the tunnel alongside the tracks. The injured man was later rescued by firefighters

Greece's Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas assured that the tunnel is part of an auxiliary network and poses no safety risks.

Multiple demonstrations will be held in Athens and other cities of Greece on Friday. Syntagma and Panepistimio stations will be closed from 10am.

Greek police have ordered the temporary shutdown of the “Evangelismos” Metro station, with trains passing through without stopping as they expressed concerns the scheduled protests by anti-authoritarian and anarchist groups might lead to clashes with far-right groups. Authorities requested the suspension of the station’s operation in the wider area as a demonstration is being held […]

According to an announcement, the individual had committed suicide

Lines 2 and 3 of the Metro will be affected by the work stoppage.

The Athens Metro Operation Workers' Union (SELMA) has declared a work stoppage in the metro on Friday, December 13, from 9:00 PM until the end of traffic.

As part of the Strategic Transport Plan, the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) is also preparing significant changes to city bus routes, set to be completed by May 2025.