Donald Tusk, Poland’s Prime Minister, warned on Friday the conflict was entering a decisive phase, taking on very dramatic dimensions.

The initial statement issued by the Ukraine Embassy cited "an abundance of caution," advising embassy staff to shelter in place and urging US citizens to be ready to do the same in case of air alerts.

Both the soaring inflation and the low wages mean Greek workers are struggling to make ends meet

Earlier, the U.S. had announced the closure of its embassy in Kyiv following intelligence about a major Russian airstrike on Ukraine.

The main strike will occur on Wednesday, November 20, as public and private sector workers join forces. Demonstrations are planned nationwide, with a major rally in Athens scheduled for 1 PM

They further, stress that public healthcare facilities have shrunk by 40% compared to 2009, with staff numbers having been reduced by half.

According to Reuters, the strikes targeted critical infrastructure across multiple regions and caused significant damage to Ukraine's energy grids

Israeli strikes leave dozens dead in Gaza's northern town, while sudden attack in central Beirut reportedly kills Mohammad Afif, head of Hezbollah's media relations

Schools and public transport in Greece may also be affected due to union participation in the 24-hour general strike.

School classes in Greece as well as public transport may be affected by a nationwide strike scheduled for Nov. 20.

The union announced a 59% approval for the agreement, which includes a 38% pay increase over four years, alleviating some of the pressure on new Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg

The Seamen’s Federation, PNO, announced the end of the industrial action and the immediate start of ferry services

PNO industrial action on Thursday and Friday is expected to cancel most ferry boat routes in Greece

Besides salary demands, better workplace conditions and calls for permanent hirings, the union also demands that the government cancel a ground-breaking - by Greek standards - teacher evaluation framework

Several unions in Greece from different sectors will go on strike between Tuesday, October 22, through Friday, October 25, to press for a series of demands

The Greek teachers' union has declared the 24-hour strike for kindergarten and elementary schools to draw attention to their demand for higher wages and better work conditions

Workers decry long-standing cuts, understaffing, and declining conditions in the public health system.