The strike has left hundreds of passengers and scores of lorries waiting for the maritime routes to reopen.
Protesters decry the long-standing degradation of public research, inadequate funding, insecure employment, and the disconnect between research centers and the academic community.
The bank employees' union called the industrial action over the firing of three staffers at non-systemic Attica Bank
The first Grecian May Day was celebrated in Athens in 1890. Since then, it has become a significant day for activists to advocate for social justice
Demonstrations are set to take place in over 70 cities, with central rallies planned for 10:30 a.m. at Syntagma Square in Athens and at the same time in Thessaloniki’s Venizelos Statue Square.
Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.
The 24-hour taxi strike in Athens will run from 6am on Tuesday until 6am on Wednesday.
"We are striking against the increasing cost of living crisis, we are striking for better wages"
These closures will remain in effect until the conclusion of the ongoing strike demonstrations, which began at 10:00 am today.
The latest strike in Greece will involve a wide range of sectors, including air traffic controllers, seafarers, teachers, and municipal workers. Public transport will be disrupted
As of now, there is no official announcement on whether workers in public transport systems will join the strike, leaving questions about the availability of buses, metro, and trams on the day.
The Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association has confirmed its involvement in the strike, meaning air traffic services will be severely impacted throughout the day.
A protest gathering is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. outside the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family.
Unions have declared a nationwide strike in Greece on April 9, demanding action on the cost of living crisis and the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries.
TO ΒΗΜΑ International Edition is participating in the national journalists' strike, and echoes the demands for the signing of collective bargaining agreements.
As citizens across Greece prepare to voice their indignation in a nationwide strike about the Tempi train disaster in tens of cities on Friday, February 28 demanding transparency and accountability for the Tempi train disaster, authorities are ramping up security measures with an estimated 6,000 police officers expected to be deployed in Athens, the focus […]
The father of a Tempi victim critiques political exploitation ahead of nationwide strike.
Demonstrations have been scheduled in over 300 cities across Greece and internationally, with more locations being added daily.
The Athens Metro will remain in operation during the nationwide strike set for February 28.
In an official statement, the Hellenic Air Traffic Controllers Association urged its members to join the ADEDY-led strike from on Friday, February 28, 2025.