The Greek police announced that temporary and gradual traffic restrictions will be introduced around the center of Athens on Thursday, because of the funeral service and burial of former prime minister Costas Simitis. 

Restrictions began at 22:00 on Wednesday and will continue to 16:00 on Thursday.

Streets and sections of streets affected include those around Syntagma Square, Vassilissis Sofias, Syngrou, Ilioupoleos, Ardittou, Vassileos Konstantinou, and Kallirois.

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