Greece faces a nationwide strike on October 1, with major disruptions to public transport, ferries, schools, and public services expected throughout the day
Protesters gathered in Athens’ Syntagma Square to support Panos Rouci, who is on hunger strike over the Tempi train tragedy. Similar rallies were also held in other cities, with participants demanding justice and accountability
In addition to gatherings scheduled for today at 6:30 pm across Greece, solidarity events are also planned abroad, including in Cyprus, New York (at the Greek Consulate), and Reykjavik, Iceland
Air traffic controllers in Greece join a 24-hour nationwide strike, prompting Aegean and Olympic Air to offer flexible ticket changes and vouchers for affected passengers
Greek unions halt passenger- ferry services for 24 hours demanding stricter safety after a 20-year-old crew member dies aboard Blue Star Chios
Dockworkers in Genoa, Livorno and Trieste blocked ports while police clashed with protesters in Milan, Bologna and Naples as Italian unions staged nationwide strikes against Israel’s war in Gaza, disrupting trains, ports and schools
SATA contends that recent government decisions threaten the viability of the taxi profession by opening urban transport to private cars with drivers.
For seven days, Panos Ruci has refused food outside Greece’s parliament, demanding permission to exhume his son’s body as public solidarity with his protest continues to grow
The tremor, with a depth of 8 kilometers, was centered near Karyes and was felt across nearby areas, though no damages have been reported so far
The protest is triggered by a new bill from the Ministry of Labor, which increases the daily working limit to 13 hours.
The strike begins at midnight on Sunday and ends at 6 p.m. on Monday.
Panos Ruci, father of 22-year-old Denis, starts a dry hunger strike outside the Greek Parliament, challenging authorities over doubts about the identity of the body handed to him
A strike in Doha against Hamas negotiators has shattered Doha’s mediator role, prompting Qatar to seek a collective Arab response while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the operation and warned states to expel or try militants
To minimize disruption for passengers, Hellenic Train, in coordination with the union, has adjusted its timetable.
Greece’s largest labor union has announced a general strike on October 1 against a government bill allowing 13-hour daily shifts. The union demands a 37.5-hour workweek instead, with polls showing strong worker support for shorter hours and collective agreements
Similar mobilizations are already spreading across provincial cities, as local taxi associations adopt the same demands and align themselves with SATA’s protest campaign.
The tremor, recorded by the Geodynamic Institute, had its epicenter about five kilometers northwest of Nea Styra at a depth of 13.6 kilometers.
Multiple explosions shook Doha as Israel carried out a strike against senior Hamas officials in Qatar. Hamas leaders reportedly survived, while Qatar condemned the attack as a violation of international law and confirmed an investigation is underway
Drivers stage a two-day strike against new transport regulations, closing key streets and marching to the Tourism Ministry. Essential hospital routes remain open
Taxis in Athens are off the roads until Thursday morning, with only hospital transfers allowed. Drivers protest government measures they say favor multinational transport firms