Security operation for soccer game to affect commuters

Commuters in the Greek capital are in for another day of upheaval on Wednesday due to a massive security operation for the Europa Conference League soccer final that is being hosted at the OPAP Arena in the northern Athens suburb of Nea Filadelfia.

According to a police announcement on Tuesday, the operation will affect service on Line 1 of the Athens metro (also known as the ISAP electrical railway) as fans of local side Olympiakos are ferried to the stadium from their designated muster point. 

Supporters of the Piraeus club have been told to gather at 6 p.m. at the Peace and Friend Stadium in Neo Faliro so they can be escorted to the train and pass security checks. Many are expected to also use the train to get to Neo Faliro on Wednesday afternoon, while the security measures will also affect services on the tram.

Fans of rival side Fiorentina from Italy will...