Traffic restrictions will be in effect today in the neighborhoods of Peristeri, Nea Ionia, and Nea Filadelfeia due to the visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Key streets will close from 5 PM onward, affecting public transportation schedules. Additionally, the central roads of Athens continue to experience severe congestion, with average speeds dropping to 18 kilometers per hour. Ongoing infrastructure projects are needed as traffic issues worsen, particularly during holiday season forecasts.