OPERATIONAL BRIEF: ATHENS
STATUS: HIGH RISK
Last Updated: 1200 HRS|Author: Field Agent
ENTRY REQ
VISA FREE
SAFETY SCORE
5/10
AVG BEER
€4.00
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Do not take public transport to OPAP Arena or Karaiskakis. Use official shuttles.
Warning: Taxis may refuse to go near stadiums on matchdays.
STADIUM ACCESS
Perspex screens, netting, and laser pointers are common. Body searches are invasive.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Lighters
- Coins
- Belt buckles
CRITICAL
Hold-back of 45-60 mins is guaranteed.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Plaka or Monastiraki. Safe, touristy, and police presence is high.
RECOMMENDED
Plaka offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
OPERATIONAL MAP
ATHENS
37.9838, 23.7275
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TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
Panathenaic Stadium
Kallimarmaro
Mandatory shuttle bus pickup point. Ticket checks happen here.
POLICE PROFILE
Riot Squad
MAT (Riot Police) are heavy-handed. Frequent use of shields and gas.
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