Greek PM celebrates wage hikes, tax cuts, and job growth in social media address, while sidestepping criticism over extended working hours policy.

Union-led marches are underway in Athens, Thessaloniki and cities across Greece, with metro and rail services shut down as transit workers join the demonstrations

Greece will observe a nationwide public holiday on May 1, 2026, bringing widespread closures across retail, supermarkets, and banks, with only a limited number of small convenience stores expected to remain open for essential needs.

From pagan harvest rites to a morning in the countryside — how Greeks celebrate the first of May and why this centuries-old tradition of weaving a floral wreath endures.

How a 19th-century American labor struggle gave birth to May Day, from Chicago's 1886 mass strike to a global workers' holiday celebrated every May 1st across Europe and beyond

Travel demand for the May Day holiday shows a cautious and uneven picture across Greece, with higher prices and ferry costs limiting island getaways while road-accessible mainland destinations gain popularity

Ships, trains and public transport will halt nationwide during a 24-hour strike marking International Workers’ Day. Here's what to know

Hydra is a destination that quietly compels you to slow down. With no cars, grand stone mansions, and narrow cobbled alleys, the island feels almost untouched by time.

The strike is set to begin at 12:01am on Friday and conclude at midnight the same day, bringing all coastal shipping and other maritime routes to a standstill.

From New York to Los Angeles, Washington to Phoenix, the demonstrations drew a diverse crowd — including lawyers, teachers, politicians, and labor unions — in what organizers hoped would become one of the largest May Day protests in U.S. history

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted 15 government policies “for labor” in a TikTok post on the occasion of Labor Day. Among other things, the Greek PM referred to a 35% increase in the minimum wage, a drop in unemployment to its lowest point in the past 17 years, and the creation of 500,000 new […]

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.

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

Athenians and visitors alike are invited to gather for two vibrant events that capture the season's energy and the cultural soul of the Mediterranean on May 1

Running through June 1, the festival’s first day promises a lively blend of play, art, and environmental education.

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 actual May Day strike holiday was switched by the Greek government to next Tuesday, two days after Orthodox Easter Sunday

Travelers and commuters will be affected by a 24-hour general strike for May Day on Wed. with demonstrations planned in central Athens and Thessaloniki in the morning.