Vendors want to be taxed based on working 150 to 180 days a year, and not the current 350

Vendors argue that soaring prices, excessive taxation, steadily rising fees and what they consider unfair charges have pushed the sector to breaking point.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds divided U.S. public opinion over the Venezuela raid, with strong Republican support, rising approval for President Donald Trump, and widespread concern about deeper American involvement.

Taxi unions will meet on 8 January to decide on further action, with scenarios ranging from multi-day protests to an indefinite strike over regulation, competition, and fares

Venezuela condemns what it calls U.S. “military aggression” as explosions, smoke and power outages are reported in Caracas and nearby states

Greek market vendors and producers will halt operations from January 7, 2026, demanding lower costs, fair taxation, and support for local farmers amid rising prices and market challenges

Performances are canceled nationwide as theater workers demand a collective labor agreement, with unions staging a coordinated strike during the peak holiday season to pressure employers into negotiations

Washington says more than 70 Islamic State sites were hit in a retaliatory operation after an attack killed U.S. troops, with President Donald Trump calling the strikes a “massive” blow against the group

Putin said the attack was aimed, among other things, at driving up insurance premiums, adding that it would not have the intended effect.

Kyiv uses aerial drones to attack a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker off Libya, marking its first long-range maritime strike nearly 1,250 miles from Ukraine’s borders

The late-night quake was felt across western Greece, with no injuries or damage reported, as experts continue to monitor seismic activity in the area.

Hamas’ chief negotiator cautions that Israel’s targeted killing of Raed Saed, a senior commander in the group, Saturday, could destabilize the U.S.-backed truce in Gaza, urging international mediators to enforce compliance

Thousands of public sector workers, including municipal employees and teachers, are set to strike nationwide on Tuesday, December 16, over the government’s new budget, with rallies planned in major cities

Taxis in Athens will be available from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 5, to facilitate transport access.

President Donald Trump said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be subject to military attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising regional tensions

Actors across Greece will strike on Friday, December 5, demanding a collective labor contract that guarantees fair pay, insurance, and working conditions. Multiple theaters are expected to cancel shows nationwide in response

Athens remains without taxi service as the drivers’ strike is extended to Friday, with the taxi union calling for a large demonstration following clashes with police outside the Transport Ministry

In a bid to protect for what decades had been an exclusive and almost cartel-like domain, taxi owner unions also want more state-imposed restrictions and burdens placed on leased chauffeur-driven multi-passenger vehicles (vans), such as a minimum time hire and higher hourly rates.

The federation underscores the sector’s strong opposition to what it views as unfair, presumptive taxation based on non-existent income, as well as the introduction of electronic dispatch notes without meaningful consultation.

Moscow accuses NATO of fueling tensions after the alliance’s top military officer suggested a “pre-emptive strike” could count as defensive action in response to hybrid threats