The workers also demand the clearing of the network from natural obstacles such as tree trunks and other hazards that pose a serious risk to workers and passengers.

National rail services provided by private Hellenic Train are expected to take place as scheduled on the day

There will be no passenger train services on Thursday due to a 24-hour strike, as a union representing workers is demanding that safety upgrades are implemented

The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) is demanding wage increases and better working conditions, pointing to rising company profits that aren't shared with workers. This follows a similar strike by 45,000 U.S. dockworkers.

The unions' announcement also claims that the government has admitted that railway projects and systems related to the safe transport of passengers and goods in Greece have been greatly delayed.

In July of this year, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a long-range drone attack on Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring three others.

Most of the stormy weather from Boris is forecast for the Ionian islands and northwest of the country, while other areas are on high alert for fires.

The Athens Bar Association's action is against high-profile judicial reforms aimed to speed up the wheels of Greece's often creaky, at times glacial justice system

On Monday Athens will be without taxis, on account of a 24-hour taxi strike.

The strike will begin at 5 a.m. on Monday, September 9, and continue until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be accompanied by a delegation of relevant ministers, who will assemble below Mt. Penteli for a closely watched meeting