The Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) says the strike marks the end of its “silence” and the beginning of a wider campaign to defend the sector’s survival.
Israeli warplanes struck Gaza overnight after accusing Hamas of violating a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 26 people as tensions threaten to unravel the truce.
Israel alleged Hamas launched an attack against troops in Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza
Rafah border crossing remains closed amid mutual accusations between Israel and Hamas
Caracas asks the Security Council to condemn U.S. military actions off its coast, but Washington’s veto power makes any resolution unlikely
A full-day general strike paralyzes transport and triggers mass protests as union forces demand withdrawal of legislation they say undermines the eight-hour day
A 24-hour nationwide strike has been called in Greece for Tuesday, allow its impact is expected to be limited, compared to similar such industrial actions in the past
Public transport across Athens will operate on limited schedules Tuesday as unions protest a proposed labor reform extending the legal workday to 13 hours. Demonstrations are planned in central Athens
Commuters in Athens will face major disruptions as unions stage a 24-hour walkout against the government’s proposed labor reforms
After 23 days without food, Panos Ruci ended his hunger strike once authorities approved his demands for new forensic tests on his son’s remains from the deadly Tempi train crash — yet he continues his vigil in central Athens to thank his supporters
Zoe Konstantopoulou, lawyer for Panos Ruci and the leader of the left Plefsi Eleftherias party, spoke of vindication after the decision by the judicial authorities on Tuesday.
Despite reports that prosecutors have allowed toxicology tests on Tempi victims’ bodies, lawyer Zoe Konstantopoulou said none of the family’s requests have been officially accepted. She accused authorities of obstructing justice and demanded transparency
Talks between Israel and Hamas were stuck for months, until one incident pushed things to the brink
Panos Ruci, on the 19th day of a hunger strike over the Tempi train tragedy, was transferred to a hospital for medical tests but vows to continue his protest
Trump has approved sharing targeting data with Ukrainians as administration weighs sending powerful weapons
Eleven Greek activists detained after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza have launched a hunger strike, calling for their immediate release and denouncing what they describe as violations of international law
Trump has approved sharing targeting data with Ukrainians as the administration weighs sending powerful weapons
Public and private sector unions stage a 24-hour strike on October 1. Transport, ferries, trains, taxis and schools are affected, while flights remain unaffected
Flights from Athens International Airport will operate as scheduled tomorrow October 1, but passengers should expect ongoing delays of up to two hours
From early Russian dissidents to Gandhi and Bobby Sands, hunger strikes have been used as a desperate form of protest. The case of Panos Ruci in Athens shows both their symbolic power and their devastating toll on the human body