Protests over the Tempi tragedy, the three border points with Greece blocked, here are the movements allowed at customs
2025-02-28 10:04:13
TiranaPost
The borders with Greece have been closed due to protests on the 2nd anniversary of the Tempi tragedy.
57 people, almost all students, were killed and dozens more injured when an intercity passenger train collided head-on with a freight locomotive in the Tempe valley on February 28, 2023. This was the worst rail accident in Greek history.
Greece is protesting today and as a result, border crossings are blocked.
In addition to the Kakavija border crossing, the Qafë Bot – Saranda and Tre Urat – Përmet customs will also be temporarily blocked today.
Greek customs officers have suspended work to go on strike. As a result, from 07:00 to 23:00, only pedestrian movement without luggage and medical emergencies (ambulances) will be allowed.
The Border Police appealed to all citizens and drivers who have planned to travel to Greece to find other alternatives to travel and to avoid gathering at the aforementioned border points until further notice.
FULL NOTICE:
State Police
The Border Police and Migration Department of the State Police has been notified by the Police Cooperation Center in Kakavija that on 28.02.2025, from 07:00 to 23:00, Greek customs employees at the Kakavija BCP, Qafë Bot BCP - Saranda and Tre Urat BCP - Përmet will go on strike, and for this reason the free movement of vehicles will be suspended.
The Ioannina Border Police have clarified that during this period only pedestrians without luggage and emergency medical cases (ambulances) will be allowed.
Given this situation, the Border Police appeals to all citizens and drivers who have planned to travel to Greece to find other alternatives to travel and to avoid gathering at the aforementioned border points until further notice.
