Nationwide Strikes Paralyze Greece's Transport Network Ahead of Easter

Union-led protests demand significant wage increases as judicial rulings affirm the legality of air traffic controllers' strike.

Widespread strikes in Greece have halted flights and ferry services, leaving tourists stranded during the early tourism season.
Large union organizations are pushing for substantial wage hikes, citing low real wages and weak purchasing power in the EU context.
Judicial authorities ruled the air traffic controllers' strike legal, intensifying tensions over government wage policies.
Despite economic growth exceeding 2%, many Greeks report no improvement in living standards since the financial crisis.
Analysts warn that significant wage increases could fuel inflation and complicate Greece's economic recovery efforts.