Athens was a city swamped in violence as protesters marched through the Greek capital on Sunday. Residents draped in Greek flags stormed the streets to make their opposition agains Greece’s latest political decision, the Prespes agreement over Macedonia, known. With many holidaymakers choosing the home of the Olympics as a short-destination for a weekend break, the unrest has left travellers unsettled. But is it still safe to travel to the city? What is the official advice?
What are the Athens protests?
At least 60,000 people marched through the Greek capital of Athens on Sunday, armed with flares, firebombs and rocks.
They are demonstrating against the Greek Government’s Prespes deal with Macedonia.
Politicians have agreed to change Macedonia’s name.
The deal will end a 28-year dispute on the country's name, which is set to become the Republic of North Macedonia.
Greek protestors are alarmed the agreement over the mostly Slavic state would recognise a Macedonian nationality, which could ignite claims over Greek
