Nationwide Strike Disrupts Greece's Transport and Tourism
Greek unions demand wage hikes and better conditions as a 24-hour general strike cripples public services and travel during a key holiday period.
- A 24-hour general strike in Greece has halted flights, ferries, buses, and trains, leaving tourists stranded and disrupting daily life.
- Labor unions ADEDY and GSEE organized the strike to protest low real wages, weak purchasing power, and stagnant economic benefits for workers.
- A judicial ruling upheld the legality of the flight controllers' strike, intensifying the impact on Greece's transportation systems.
- The strike coincides with the pre-Easter travel season, amplifying its effects on tourism and local businesses reliant on holiday traffic.
- Critics highlight broader discontent with government policies, including claims that EU funds disproportionately benefit large corporations over workers.