A large-scale strike in Greece has caused significant disruptions on Wednesday, April 9, with flights canceled, ferries docked, and public transportation operating only partially.
The 24-hour strike, organized by two major unions representing both public and private sector workers, is a protest against austerity measures that were introduced by international creditors a decade ago.
The unions are demanding wage increases and the full restoration of collective bargaining rights, which were stripped away during Greece’s financial crisis as part of international aid conditions.
From midnight Wednesday to midnight Thursday, commercial and domestic flights to and from Greece were canceled, causing widespread travel chaos. In Athens, buses, trolleybuses, trains, trams, and the metro operated only part of the day, leaving commuters facing challenges in reaching their destinations.
Protest marches are planned in central Athens later today, with similar demonstrations taking place in other cities across the country. The strike highlights ongoing tensions over the legacy of austerity and economic hardship in Greece.
