Amsterdam

March 27th, 2025

In the afternoon hours of Thursday, March 27th, a knife attack occurred in the popular Dam Square area of Amsterdam. Local authorities quickly secured the scene and apprehended the suspect in the attack, whose motives remain unknown. A cordon was briefly set up around Dam Square which has since been lifted. 

All ISA Amsterdam students are safe and accounted for. The ISA resident staff has advised students to avoid the immediate area around the square, follow directives of local authorities, and to check in with their families at home. ISA will monitor all developments and update this alert accordingly.

Athens

February 24th, 2025

ISA has been closely following developments related to the anticipated 24-hour general strike on February 28th called by unions to mark the second anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster.

The ISA Athens resident staff have been regularly communicating with students on potential disruptions and areas to avoid during planned demonstrations, as students are not permitted to participate in or observe demonstrations. Large but peaceful demonstrations are anticipated.

The ISA Athens staff continue to advise students on best practices to get around the city during transportation strikes and where to find the most up to date information from ISA, local authorities, as well as their host institution. Classes for students attending The American College of Greece have been moved online for February 28th.

The ISA Athens staff will continue to advise students, and we will monitor all developments and update this alert accordingly.